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A town's population increased by 1200 people, and then this new population is decreased by 11%. The town now has 32 less people than it did before the 1200 increase. What is the original population?

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1200
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11,200
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9968
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10,000
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Solution

The correct option is D 10,000
If x is the original population, then
x+12000.11(x+1200)=x32

12000.11x0.11×1200=32

0.11x=1200132+32

x=11000.11

x=10,000.

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