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The population of a city is expected to

increase by 9.25% next year. If p represents
the current population, which expression
represents the expected population next
year?
A 1.925p
C. 1.0925p
B. p + 0.0925
D. 1+0.0925​

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\huge\boxed{1.0925p}

Since the population is going to increase by a certain percentage, we have to add
100\% to the percentage to keep the original population.


9.25\%+100\%=109.25\%

Now, convert the percentage into a decimal. You can do this by moving the decimal place two places to the left.


109.25\longrightarrow 1.0925

Now, just multiply that by
p.


\large\boxed{1.0925p}

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