Set 5: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: A

A town's population was 800. It increased by 20%. What is the new population?

960

✓ Correct

480

950

970

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. 1. Original: 800 Increase: 20% × 800 = 160 New value: 800 + 160 = 960 Therefore, the new population is 960.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 960

Why others are wrong:

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.

D: This would give an incorrect result. Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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