In a newspaper, it was reported that the number of yearly robberies in Springfield in 2012 was 100 , 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 100 , and then went up by 50% in 2013 . How many robberies were there in Springfield in 2013?Answer:
Identify Initial Number: Identify the initial number of robberies in Springfield in 2012.The reported number of yearly robberies in Springfield in 2012 was 100.
Calculate Increase: Calculate the increase in robberies by 50%. To find the increase, multiply the initial number of robberies by 50% (or 0.5). Increase in robberies = 100×0.5=50 robberies.
Calculate Total Number: Calculate the total number of robberies in Springfield in 2013.Add the increase to the initial number of robberies to find the total for 2013.Total robberies in 2013 = Initial robberies + Increase = 100+50=150 robberies.
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