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The population of a village is increased from 234 to 275 during one year. Find the percentage increase

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Answer:

17.5%

Explanation:

Let 234 = 100%

Percentage change = (new/old) x 100

(275/234) x 100 = 117.5213675% = 117.5% (1 d.p.)

117.5% - 100% = 17.5%

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