Set 2: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: A

A town's population was 170. It increased by 100%. What is the new population?

340

✓ Correct

170

350

330

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. 1. Original: 170 Increase: 100% × 170 = 170 New value: 170 + 170 = 340 Therefore, the new population is 340.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 340

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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