Set 3: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: C

A town's population was 170. It increased by 20%. What is the new population?

214

194

204

✓ Correct

102

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. 1. Original: 170 Increase: 20% × 170 = 34 New value: 170 + 34 = 204 Therefore, the new population is 204.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 204

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.

D: This would give an incorrect result. Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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