Arithmetichard · Past Paper
If the population of a village was 8000 and it increases at the rate of 10% in the 1st year and 20% in the 2nd year, what is the population after 2 years?
A10400
B10560
C11000
D10600
✓ Correct Answer: B — 10560
P = 8000(1.1)(1.2) = 8000 * 1.32 = 10560.
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