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What is the percentage change in the population if the total number of persons was 245000 in 2021 and 294000 in 2022?
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What is the percentage change in the population if the total number of persons was 245000 in 2021 and 294000 in 2022?

A.

20% increase

B.

16.67% decrease

C.

15% increase

D.

22% increase

Correct option is A

Given:

Population in 2021 = 2,45,000

Population in 2022 = 2,94,000

Formula Used:

Percentage Change = Change in ValueOriginal Value×100\frac{Change\ in\ Value}{Original\ Value} \times 100​​

Solution:

Change in population in from 2021 to 2022 = 2,94,000 -2,45,000 = 49,000

Percentage change = 49000245000×100=20% \frac{49000}{245000} \times 100 = 20\% 

Thus, Population increases by 20 % from 2021 to 2022.

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