The population of a village has increased annually at the rate of 15.5%. If at the end of 2 years it is 106722 the population in the beginning of the first year was?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Let the population in starting = P
ATQ,
⇒ P × \(\frac{231}{200}\) × \(\frac{231}{200}\) = 106722 (After 2 year)
⇒ P = 106722 × \(\frac{200}{231}\) × \(\frac{200}{231}\)
⇒ P = 80000