A police department reports that the number of reported rapes in their jurisdiction increased by 100% over the past decade.This means that the number of reported rapes today is
A)double the number 10 years ago.
B)actually about the same as 10 years ago.
C)equal to the number 10 years ago plus 50%.
D)triple the number 10 years ago.

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When something increases by 100%, it means that it has doubled in size. Therefore, if the number of reported rapes has increased by 100% over the past decade, it means that the current number is double the number from 10 years ago. Choice A is the best answer.

A Police Department Reports That the Number of Reported Rapes