During one year, the population of town increased by 5% .
During one year, the population of town increased by 5% . If the total population is 9975 at the end of the second year , then what was the population size in the beginning of the first year ?
Answer/Solution
10000
Steps/Work
Population in the beginning of the first year
= 9975/[1+(5/100)]*[1-(5/100)] = [9975*(20/21)*(20/19)]=10000.
Answer is E.
= 9975/[1+(5/100)]*[1-(5/100)] = [9975*(20/21)*(20/19)]=10000.
Answer is E.