The population of a town increased from 5,600 to 6,300 people. What was the percent of increase?

12.5%

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the percent increase, we will need to find the difference between the two populations.

6300 - 5600 = 700 people.

Now, divide this increase by the original population:

Multiply this by 100 to get your percent of increase:

0.125 × 100 = 12.5%

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