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OpenStudy (study312):

The population in a small city increased from 1250 people to 2780 people. What is the percent of increase in the number of people? Round to the nearest percent. @MD152727

OpenStudy (anonymous):

122%

OpenStudy (anonymous):

since it is increasing by 1530 people which is 122% therefore making answer 122%

OpenStudy (anonymous):

medal?

OpenStudy (md152727):

It is supposed to be me who answers

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but I answered it though and gave explanation

OpenStudy (study312):

Liam I made this for MD

OpenStudy (md152727):

122.39999999999999

OpenStudy (md152727):

What are the answer choices?

OpenStudy (study312):

But how can it be over 100%?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

dang it but can I get medal for right answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it is over 100% lemme tell you why

OpenStudy (anonymous):

see 1530 is 122% of 1250

OpenStudy (study312):

You need to explain correctly then I'll consider

OpenStudy (study312):

Now how did you get there?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you are going from 1250 to 2780 which is 1530 of a difference which is 122% of 1250.

OpenStudy (md152727):

ok, this time @Liam2004 but the next time, I will do it

OpenStudy (study312):

Thx anyway MD

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