The population of a town increases at the rate of 10% per annum. If the present population of the town is 266200, then what was the population 3 years ago?
The population of a town increases at the rate of 10% per annum. If the present population of the town is 266200, then what was the population 3 years ago? Correct Answer 200000
Let,
Population 3 years ago = x
Increase in population per annum = 10%
⇒ Population after 3 year = (1.10) (1.10) (1.10) x = 1.331x
Population after 3 year = 266200
⇒ 1.331x = 266200
∴ x = 266200 /1.331 = 200000
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