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A town’s population of children increased from 376 to 421 during the past year.

Which equation shows how to find the percent increase?
p=421−376376
p=421−376421
p=376421−376
p=376+421376

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Answer: see explanation

Explanation:

percent increase = × 100%

the increase = 421 - 376 = 45, hence

percent increase = × 100% ≈ 12%

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Answer: B

Explanation:

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