If the population of a certain city increased 25% in two years, the new population was what percent of the old?

Α. 1.25%

B

C

25%

50%

D

125%

E

150%

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Alf

21 June, 07:38

If the population of a certain city increased 25% in two years, the new population was what percent of the old?

Α. 1.25%

B

C

25%

50%

D

125%

E

150%

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Rishi Stuart · Answer 1

125%

Step-by-step explanation:

This because if in origin the city was made up for example by 100,000 people, that was the 100% of the city. Now you add the 25% in two years and the city will be made by 125,000 people. So 100%+25%=125%.

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If the population of a certain city increased 25% in two years, the new population was what percent of the old?Α. 1.25%BC25%50%D125%E150%

If the population of a certain city increased 25% in two years, the new population was what percent of the old?

Α. 1.25%

B

C

25%

50%

D

125%

E

150%