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Answer: DSet 3: Percentages
Explanation
A town's population was 290. It increased by 25%. What is the new population?
A.
372.5
B.
352.5
C.
181
D.✓ Correct
362.5
Detailed Explanation
Choice D is correct. 1. Original: 290 Increase: 25% × 290 = 72.5 New value: 290 + 72.5 = 362.5 Therefore, the new population is 362.5.
Key Steps:
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The correct answer is 362.5
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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