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Aptitude · Q22

Percentage

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 22

Q22

The population of village is 1,00,000. The rate of increase is 10% per annum. Find the population at the start of the third year?

A.
1,33,100
B.
1,21,000
Answer
C.
1,18,800
D.
1,20,000
E.
None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
100000 == 10%↑(1st year) ==> 110000 == 10%↑(2nd year) ==> 121000
Population at starting of 3rd year = 121000

[By using net percentage change method, we have saved our self from cumber some formulas on population which is based on compound interest].