Question

The population of a town increases by 5 % annually. if the population is now 185220, what was it a year ago.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the population of the town was x a year ago

so,

x+x.5/100=185220

x+x/20=185220

21x/20=185220

x=185220×20/21

x=176400

one year ago the population of the town is 176400

Answer 2

9840 this is answer in book