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    Question

    The population of a town grows from 1,25,000 to

    1,56,250 over a period of two years. Calculate the average annual percentage increase in the population.
    A 10% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 15% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 25% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Increase in population in two years = 156250 – 125000 = 31250 Percentage increasein population = 31250/125000 × 100 = 25% Required average percentage increase = 25/2 = 12.5%

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