Set 3: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: C

A town's population was 250. It increased by 50%. What is the new population?

385

187

375

✓ Correct

365

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. 1. Original: 250 Increase: 50% × 250 = 125 New value: 250 + 125 = 375 Therefore, the new population is 375.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 375

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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