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19 June, 15:57

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

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  1. 19 June, 16:17
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    100% = 7500 Population of Utah

    115% = 7500 + (15% of 7500)
  2. 19 June, 16:18
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    C, 8625

    Step-by-step 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.
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