Question

    The population of a city is decreased by 15% in the first year and then increased by 25% in the second year. Find the population of the city at the end of the second year, if two years ago the population was 50,000.

    A 55100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 51230 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 52028 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 53125 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 52115 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Required population = 50000 × 0.85 × 1.25 = 53125

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