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Answer: ASet 1: Percentages
Explanation
A town's population was 850. It increased by 25%. What is the new population?
A.✓ Correct
1062.5
B.
1052.5
C.
531
D.
1072.5
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is correct. 1. Original: 850 Increase: 25% × 850 = 212.5 New value: 850 + 212.5 = 1062.5 Therefore, the new population is 1062.5.
Key Steps:
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The correct answer is 1062.5
Why others are wrong:
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.
D: This would give an incorrect result. Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
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