Question

The population of a town increases at the rate of 5 % every year. The population is 8000 . In how many years it becomes 9261?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1st 5% of population = 8000×5/100

5%=400

Therefore, in 1 year 400 population will increse

No. of people increase = 9261-8000

=1261

So,

Years = 1261/400

3 years or 3.15 years

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