Question

The population of a city is decreased by 12% in the first year and then increased by 22% in the second year. Find the population of the city at the end of the second year, if two years ago the population was 10,000.

A 16640 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 22000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 15300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 10736 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Required population = 10000 × 0.88 × 1.22 = 10736

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