The population of a town is 9600. If males are increased by 8% and females are increased by 5% then population will become 10272 after one year. Find the number of males in the town.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Increase in population = 10272 - 9600 = 672
% increase = \(\frac{672}{9600}\) × 100 = 7 %
Male Female
8 % 5 %
7 %
2 : 1
3 R → 9600
Males 2 R → 6400