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    Question

    The population of a town is 50,000. It increases by 8%

    in the first year and then decreases by 5% in the next year. What is the population at the end of two years?
    A 50300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 51300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 61300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 51205 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, After 8% increase: Population = 50000 ├Ч (1 + 8/100) = 50000 ├Ч 1.08 = 54000 After 5% decrease: Population = 54000 ├Ч (1 тИТ 5/100) = 54000 ├Ч 0.95 = 51300

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