Question

The population of bears on a nature preserve was 95 last year. This year, the population increased by 20%. What is the new bear population on the preserve?

Answer 1

The new population on the preserve will be 114

Answer 2

114 bears

Explanation:

20% = 0.20 = 0.2

95 × 0.2 = 19

Why: To find 20% of 95

19 + 95 = 114

Why: Add 20% of 95 to 95 to find the new population of the bears.