Question

Ten years ago, the population at Lincoln High School was about 2,000 students. Since then, the population has increased by 25%.

What is the new population now?

Answer 1

2,500 students

Explanation:

If the population has increased by 25%, the total population of the school is now 125% of what it used to be. Then to figure it out, you find out 125% of 2000 which is 2,500 students!

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