Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

The population of a town is 9700. It increases by 20% during the first year and by 15% during the second year. What will be the population after two years?

Options:

13000

15765

13386

12450

Correct Answer:

13386

Explanation:

20% = \(\frac{1}{5}\)

15% = \(\frac{3}{20}\)

New population = 9700 × \(\frac{6}{5}\) × \(\frac{23}{20}\) = 13386