Question

The population of a town increases by 5%
annually. If it is 15435, now its population 2 year ago was

(a) 14000
(b)15000
(c)13700
(d)14800 ​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) 14000

Step-by-step explanation:

let population two yrs ago be X

rate= 5

population at present =15435

also

15435= X×(1+5/100)

solve and get the value of X.

Answer 2

Answer:

(a) 14000

let population two yrs ago be X rate= 5

population at present =15435

15435= X×(1+5/100)