Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

Three years ago, population of a town was 50000. It increased by 10% each in two successive years but last year it decreased by 4% due to pandemic. Find the present population of the town.

Options:

56260

57565

58080

58500

Correct Answer:

58080

Explanation:

Population of a town 3 years ago = 50000

Present population = 50000 × \(\frac{ 11}{ 10}\)× \(\frac{ 11}{ 10}\) × \(\frac{24 }{ 25}\)

= 58080

The correct answer is Option (3) → 58080