Question

The population of Richmond was 275,330 people when Wesley moved there. Currently it is 80% larger. What is the current population?

Answer 1

495,594

Explanation:

1. Multiply Richmond's population by 80%. This gives you the number of people who have moved into the town since Wesley moved there.

275,330 x 80% = 220,264

2. Add this back to the original population. This gives you the new population.

275,330 + 220,264 = 495,594

3. The current population is 495,594