Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

The population of a village one year ago was 72,000. Due to migration it decreases at the rate of 8% per annum. What is its present population?

Options:

68138

60940

66240

61098

Correct Answer:

66240

Explanation:

Population 1 year ago   = 72000

According to question ,

Present day population  = 72000 × \(\frac{92}{100}\)

= 72000 × \(\frac{23}{25}\)

= 66240

So , present day population is 66240.