Set 4: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: C

A town's population was 940. It increased by 25%. What is the new population?

1165

1185

1175

✓ Correct

587

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. 1. Original: 940 Increase: 25% × 940 = 235 New value: 940 + 235 = 1175 Therefore, the new population is 1175.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 1175

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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