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A small town experienced an explosive population increase Originally the town had population 170 within 3 years the town's population increased by 400% what is the town current population

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Explanation:

We need to first find out how much 400% of 170 is and then add that increase to the original 170 people.

4(170) = 680 and

680 + 170 = 850 people after 3 years.

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