Present population of city A and B are 73,205 and 32,805, respectively. Increasing and decreasing rate of population in the city are same (Increasing in city A and decreasing in city B), and is 10%. Find how many years ago, population of both city were same.
Present population of city A and B are 73,205 and 32,805, respectively. Increasing and decreasing rate of population in the city are same (Increasing in city A and decreasing in city B), and is 10%. Find how many years ago, population of both city were same. Correct Answer 4 years
Given:
Present population of city A = 73,205
Present population of city B = 32,805
Decreasing and increasing rate is same as 10%
Concept used:
Population n year ago if present population is P = , where + /- sign indicate the increasing /decreasing rate.
Calculation:
Let after n years, population are same.
In A, Population n year ago = 73205/ (1 + 10/100) n ----(i)
Using formula, population n year ago if present population is P = , where + /- sign indicate the increasing /decreasing rate.
In B, Population n year ago = 32805 / (1 – 10/100) n ---- (2)
After equating equation (1) and (2)
⇒ 73205/ (1 + 10/100) n = 32805 / (1 – 10/100) n
⇒ 14641/ (1 + 10/100) n = 6561/ (1 – 10/100) n
⇒ (121)2/(11)n = (81)2/(9)n
⇒ 114/11n = 94/9n
⇒ n = 4
∴ The population was same 4 years ago