Question

    The population of a city is decreased by 15% in the first year and then increased by 20% in the second year. Find the population of the city at the end of the second year, if two years ago the population was 15,000.

    A 16640 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 22000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 15300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 10736 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Required population = 15000 × 0.85 × 1.2 = 15300

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