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The population of Anytown is 8000. It is predicted to increase by 5% in one year. What is the predicted population after one year?
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The population of Anytown is 8000. It is predicted to increase by 5% in one year. What is the predicted population after one year?

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800 is what I think
User RayofHope
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8,000 + (5% x 8,000)=
(1 + 5%) x 8,000=
(100% + 5%) x 8,000=
105% x 8,000=
105 / 100 x 8,000=
105 x 8,000 / 100=
840,000 / 100=
The answer would be 8,400
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