Question

The population of a town increases by 5% annually. If the population is now 1,85,220, what was it ayear ago?

Answer 1

Answer: the population was 176400  Mark me as brainliest please

Step-by-step explanation:

Initial population P=?

Final population Pt=185220

Growth rate R=5%

Time T=1 year

now

Pt=P(1+R/100)^T

or 185220=P(1+5/100)^1

or 185220/1.05=P

P=176400