Question: A population of 8,000 increases by 15% every year. What is the population after 2 years?
(a) 9,320
(b) 10,580
(c) 9,600
(d) 9,700
Solution:
After 1 year:
Population = 8,000 + 15% of 8,000 = 8,000 + 1,200 = 9,200.
After 2 years:
Population = 9,200 + 15% of 9,200 = 9,200 + 1,380 = 10,580.
Practice makes perfect. We recommend you to practice topic-wise tests https://rankmadeeasy.com/courses-and-test-series . Our expert team has prepared these tests to help you become confident in each topic.
Our Social Media Presence –
https://youtube.com/@rankmadeeasy
https://www.facebook.com/groups/rankmadeeasy
https://www.facebook.com/RankMadeEasy
https://www.instagram.com/rankmadeeasy1
https://twitter.com/rankmadeeasy