A papaya tree was planted 2 years ago. It grows at the rate of 20% every year. If at present, the height of three is 540 cm, what was it when the tree was planted ?
A. 324 cm
B. 375 cm
C. 400 cm
D. 432 cm
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Height of the tree 2 years ago :$$\eqalign{ & = \frac{{540}}{{{{\left( {1 + \frac{{20}}{{100}}} \right)}^2}}}cm \cr & = \left( {540 \times \frac{5}{6} \times \frac{5}{6}} \right)cm \cr & = 375\,\,cm \cr} $$
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A. $$\frac{1}{4}$$
B. $$\frac{1}{3}$$
C. $$\frac{1}{2}$$
D. $$\frac{2}{3}$$
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