A quarter of the workers equals 852 * 25 / 100 = <<852*25/100=213>>213 workers.

There are now 852 + 213 = <<852+213=1065>>1065 employees in the factory.

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In a factory that employed 852 people, 25% more workers have just been hired. How many employees are there now in the factory?
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In a factory that employed 852 people, 25% more workers have just been hired. How many employees are there now in the factory?
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