The population of a town increased from 1,75,000 to 2,62,500 in a decade. The average percentage increase of the population per year is----

The population of a town increased from 1,75,000 to 2,62,500 in a decade. The average percentage increase of the population per year is---- Correct Answer 5%

The population increased in 10 years = 262500 - 175000 = 87500 The population increased in 1 years = 87500/10 Now, By 175000 peoples 1 years increased 8750 By 1 peoples 1 years increased = 8750/175000 By 100 peoples 1 years increased = ( 8750×100)/175000 = 5%
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