The population in a small town increases from 20000 to 21250 in one year. Find the percentage increase in population.
Explanation:
Population in a small town last year = 20000
Population in a small town after one year = 21250
Increase in population = 21250 - 20000 = 1250
Therefore, percentage increase in population = Increase in population/Last year population × 100 %
= 1250/20000 × 100 %
= 125000/20000 % = 25/4 %
= 6.25%
Thus, the increase in population is 6.25%
Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.
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