Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

The population of a city is increased by 30% and thus became 78000. What is the original population?

 

Options:

76000

64200

60000

None of these

Correct Answer:

60000

Explanation:

According to the question:

130% = 78000

Original population = \(\frac{78000 }{130 }\) x 100 = 60000