Question

The population of a small town increased 23% from its population in 2000 to its population in 2003. If the population of the town in 2000 was 25,314, what was its population in 2003?

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Answer 1

23% of 25,314 = 25,314 x .23 = 5822 . 25,314 + 5,822 = 31,136

Explanation:

Answer 2

23% of 25,314 = 25,314 x .23 = 5822 then add that to the original population. 25,314 + 5,822 = 31,136