Set 5: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: D

A town's population was 130. It increased by 100%. What is the new population?

270

250

130

260

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. 1. Original: 130 Increase: 100% × 130 = 130 New value: 130 + 130 = 260 Therefore, the new population is 260.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 260

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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