The population of a town increased from 1,75,000 to 2,97,500 in a decade.

The population of a town increased from 1,75,000 to 2,97,500 in a decade. The average percent increase of population per year is

Quiz

Answer/Solution

7%

Steps/Work

Solution
Increase in 10 years = (297500 - 175000)
= 122500
Increase% = (122500/175000×100)%
= 70%.
Required average = (70/10)%
= 7%.
Answer E