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Answer: DSet 2: Percentages
Explanation
A town's population was 370. It increased by 25%. What is the new population?
A.
472.5
B.
231
C.
452.5
D.✓ Correct
462.5
Detailed Explanation
Choice D is correct. 1. Original: 370 Increase: 25% × 370 = 92.5 New value: 370 + 92.5 = 462.5 Therefore, the new population is 462.5.
Key Steps:
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The correct answer is 462.5
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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