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The population of a town is 189000. It decreases by 8% in the first year and increases by 5% in the second year. What is the population of the town at the end of 2 year ?

A. 182574

B. 185472

C. 191394

D. 193914

E. None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Population at the end of 2 years
= 189000 $$\left( {1 - \frac{8}{{100}}} \right)$$ $$\left( {1 + \frac{5}{{100}}} \right)$$
= $$\left( {189000 \times \frac{{23}}{{25}} \times \frac{{21}}{{20}}} \right)$$
= 182574

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