Set 4: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: D

A town's population was 480. It increased by 25%. What is the new population?

300

610

590

600

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. 1. Original: 480 Increase: 25% × 480 = 120 New value: 480 + 120 = 600 Therefore, the new population is 600.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 600

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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