Percentage - Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) questions for Q. 20892

Q.  The population of a city is 160,000. If it increases at the rate of 6% per annum, then what will be its population 2 years hence?
- Published on 12 Apr 16

a. 268942
b. 186935
c. 179776
d. 167425

ANSWER: 179776
 
Population after n years = P [1 + (R/100)]2
Population after 2 years = 160000 * [1 + 6/100]2 = (160000 x 53/50 x 53/50) = 179776

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