The current population of a town is 16,000. It increases by 40% and 25% in two successive years but decreases by 62% in the third year. What is the population of the town at the end of the third year?
Given:
Initial population = 16,000
Increase in first year = 40%
Increase in second year = 25%
Decrease in third year = 62%
Formula Used:
Final Value = Initial Value ×
Solution:
Population after first year = 16000 × = 22400
Population after second year = 22400 × = 28000
Population after third year = 28000 ×
= 28000 ×
= 280 × 38
= 10640
Final Answer
So the correct answer is (a)
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