Question

    The population of a city is decreased by 20% in the first year and then increased by 32% in the second year. Find the population of the city at the end of the second year, if two years ago the population was 25,000.

    A 21525 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 20800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 25609 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 26400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Required population = 25000 × 0.80 × 1.32 = 26400

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