The population of a town increased from 1,34,800 to 2,42,500 in a decade.

The population of a town increased from 1,34,800 to 2,42,500 in a decade. The average percent increase of population per year is:

Quiz

Answer/Solution

7.9%

Steps/Work

Explanation: Increase in 10 years = (242500 - 134800) = 107700
Increase% = (107700/134800 x 100)% = 79%.
Required average = (79/10)% = 7.9%.
Answer: Option B