Question

In a newspaper, it was reported that the number of yearly robberies in Springfield in 2011 was 250, and then went up by 20% in 2012. How many robberies were there in Springfield in 2012?

Answer 1

First, we need to find out what 20% of 250 is

250 x .2 = 50

You then add the answer (50) to the yearly number of robberies in Springfield in 2011 (250)

250 + 50 = 300

The number of robberies in Springfield in 2012 is 300