Question

    The population of a city is decreased by 14% in the first year and then increased by 21% 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 15525 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12420 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 15609 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 17200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Required population = 15000 × 0.86 × 1.21 = 15609

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