Set 3: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: D

A town's population was 880. It increased by 10%. What is the new population?

978

484

958

968

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. 1. Original: 880 Increase: 10% × 880 = 88 New value: 880 + 88 = 968 Therefore, the new population is 968.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 968

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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