Question

EXERCISE 13.4
1. The population of a village 2 years ago was 5,000. If the annual growth in population duri
SUCCESSIVe years was at the rate of 5% and 7% respectively, find the present population of the
village​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

For first year,

population = 5000

growth rate = 5%

growth in population = 5% of 5000

=250

Total population at the end of first year= 5250

For second year,

Population = 5250

Growth rate = 7%

growth in population= 7% of 5250

= 367.5

= 367 (aprrox.)

Total present population = 5617