Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

The population of a town is decreasing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the population two years ago was 20,000, what is the present population?

 

Options:

16200

16000

15200

15000

Correct Answer:

16200

Explanation:

Population - 2 years ago = 20,000 

Population - 1 year ago = 20,000 - 10% of 20,000 = 18,000

Population - Now = 18,000 - 10% of 18,000 = 16,200