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The population of a village increased by 240% over the last five years. Of that increase, about 25% of the people are in the entertainment business. The village had 100 people five years ago. Is it reasonable to say that the town now has 60 new people in the entertainment business A. Yes, because 240% of 100 people is 240, and 25% of 240 is 60.

B. Yes, because 240% x 25% is 60.

C. No, because we don't know the town's current population.

D. No, because 25% of 100
is 25

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