Question

The population of a city is decreased by 10% in the first year and then increased by 15% in the second year. Find the population of the city at the end of the second year, if two years ago the population was 12,000.

A 15525 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 12420 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 15609 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 17200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Required population = 12000 × 0.90 × 1.15 = 12420

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