In a newspaper, it was reported that the number of yearly robberies in Springfield in 2012 was 76 , and then went up by 50% in 2013 . How many robberies were there in Springfield in 2013?Answer:
Q. In a newspaper, it was reported that the number of yearly robberies in Springfield in 2012 was 76 , and then went up by 50% in 2013 . How many robberies were there in Springfield in 2013?Answer:
Calculate Increase: Calculate the increase in the number of robberies from 2012 to 2013 by using the percentage increase.Increase = 50% of 76= 0.50×76= 38
Find Total Robberies: Add the increase to the number of robberies in 2012 to find the total number of robberies in 2013.Total robberies in 2013 = 76+38= 114
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