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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