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Two years ago, a village had 16,000 people. In the coming year the population increased by 10%. But in the next year, if some people had left the village and the population had decreased by 18%, then the present population will be:1. 14,5322. 18,4323. 12,8324. 14,432 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 14,432 Given: Two years ago, a village had 16,000 people. In the coming year the population increased by 10%. But in the next year, if some people had left the village and the population had decreased by 18%. Concept used: Ratio and Proportion Calculation: Population increased by 10% ⇒ 10 : 11 Population decreased by 18% ⇒ 50 : 41 Total population ⇒ 10 × 50 : 11 × 41 ⇒ 500 : 451 Two years ago a village had a population of 16000 500 unit = 16000 1 unit = 320 451 unit = 451 × 320 Present population will be 14432. |
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