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The population of school increased by 12% and now the population is 476 what was the population before the increase?

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Answer:

418.88 ~ 419

Explanation:

100℅ = 476

12℅. = x

x = 12℅ × 476/100℅

x = 57.12

so the population increased by 57.12 students

476-57.12=418.88

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