Question

The population of a town in Utah in 1997 was 7500. After two years, the population of this town was 115% as much as the population recorded in 1997. What is the population of the town after two years?

A. 8425
B. 8500
C. 8625
D. 8750

Answer 1

100% = 7500 Population of Utah
115% = 7500 + (15% of 7500)

Answer 2

C, 8625

Explanation:

The towns population was increased by 115%, so we have to get how much 15% of 7500 is.

15% x 7500 = 1125

We then add these two (1125, 7500) to get 8625.