Question

The population of bears on a nature preserve was 95 last year. This year, the population increased by 20%. What is the new bear population on the preserve?

Answers

  1. Answer:
    114 bears
    Step-by-step explanation:
    20% = 0.20 = 0.2
    95 × 0.2 = 19
    Why: To find 20% of 95
    19 + 95 = 114
    Why: Add 20% of 95 to 95 to find the new population of the bears.

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