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Set 5: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: D

A town's population was 380. It increased by 10%. What is the new population?

A.

209

B.

428

C.

408

D.

418

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. 1. Original: 380 Increase: 10% × 380 = 38 New value: 380 + 38 = 418 Therefore, the new population is 418.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 418

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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