Answer: I think that the answer is C because 5% is 5 out of 100 and 5 out of 100 as a decimal is 0.05 and you are trying to find how much the population will have increased so you have to multiply 248 by 5% or you have to multiply 248 by 0.05
to use integers for certain problems and equation on math, i can also use it for future use in life in case i need it, Its very helpful to learn since it isnt that complicated nor hard, its just a good skill to keep in mind as a student.