Question

The population of a city was 75,000 people and it increased by 0.8% in one year.

What is the new population?
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Answer 1

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Answer:

75,600

Explanation:

The amount of increase is ...

0.8% × 75000 = .008×75,000 = 600

So, the new population is ...

75,000 +600 = 75,600

The new population is 75,600.