Set 4: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: D

A town's population was 760. It increased by 10%. What is the new population?

846

826

418

836

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. 1. Original: 760 Increase: 10% × 760 = 76 New value: 760 + 76 = 836 Therefore, the new population is 836.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 836

Why others are wrong:

A: This would give an incorrect result. Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

B: This would give an incorrect result. Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

C: This would give an incorrect result. Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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