Set 3: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: C

A town's population was 440. It increased by 25%. What is the new population?

275

540

550

✓ Correct

560

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. 1. Original: 440 Increase: 25% × 440 = 110 New value: 440 + 110 = 550 Therefore, the new population is 550.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 550

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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