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Question 78

A bus route carries 1000 riders. Ridership increases by 8%, then the updated number increases by 5%. Enter the final number of riders.

Correct answer

1134

Explanation

Apply both increases in order: 1000 × 1.08 × 1.05 = 1134. Adding 8% and 5% would produce 1130, omitting the 5% growth on the first increase.

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