human
In a factory that employed 852 people, 25% more workers have just been hired. How many employees are there now in the factory?
assistant
How many workers are there now? ** A quarter of the workers equals 852 * 25 / 100 = <<852*25/100=213>>213 workers.
How many employees are there now? ** There are now 852 + 213 = <<852+213=1065>>1065 employees in the factory.
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