The population of a town increased from 4000 to 6000. Find the percentage of increase.

50%

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30%

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20%

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40%

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Solution

The correct option is A 50%
Percentage increase in population = $\frac{(6000 - 4000)}{4000} \times 100 = 50 %$

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