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    Question

    The population of a town is 25,000. If it increases by

    8% in one year, what will be the population at the end of the year?
    A 27,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 27,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 21,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 37,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Increase = 8% of 25,000 = (8/100) × 25,000 = 2,000 New population = 25,000 + 2,000 = 27,000 Answer: 27,000

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