The number of dogs rose in a Western town by 60% this year.If there were 85 dogs last year.How many dogs are there now?

Answer 1

Hi Carmiyah,

First 60% of 85 is 51 dogs. ( 0.60 • 85 = 51 )

Then since the population went up by 60% , then the population would be increased by 51 dogs.

The population this year would be 85 + 51 = 136 dogs

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