Arithmetichard · Past Paper
The population of a town increases by 4% in the first year and decreases by 4% in the second year. If the population at the end of 2nd year is 24960, find the original population.
A25,000
B26,000
C24,000
D25,500
✓ Correct Answer: A — 25,000
P(1.04)(0.96) = 24960 => P(0.9984) = 24960 => P = 25000.
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