In a newspaper, it was reported that the number of yearly robberies in Springfield in 2010 was 150 , and then went up by 6% in 2011 . How many robberies were there in Springfield in 2011?Answer:
Q. In a newspaper, it was reported that the number of yearly robberies in Springfield in 2010 was 150 , and then went up by 6% in 2011 . How many robberies were there in Springfield in 2011?Answer:
Identify initial number and increase: Identify the initial number of robberies and the percentage increase.The initial number of robberies in Springfield in 2010 was 150. The percentage increase in robberies from 2010 to 2011 is 6%.
Calculate actual increase: Calculate the actual increase in the number of robberies.To find the actual increase, multiply the initial number of robberies by the percentage increase.Increase in robberies = 150×(1006)=9
Calculate total robberies: Calculate the total number of robberies in 2011.To find the total number of robberies in 2011, add the increase to the initial number of robberies.Total robberies in 2011 = Initial robberies + Increase in robberiesTotal robberies in 2011 = 150+9=159
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