Question

the population of a town is 390625. what will be its population after 2 years if the rate of growth of population is 4% per year?

Answer 1

total population of town = 390625

1 st year increase in population:
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=4 % of 390625

=0.04 × 390625 = 15625

population of town till 2 nd year :
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=390625 + 15625 = 406250

2nd year increase in population:
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= 4% of 406250

=0.04 × 406250 = 16250

population of town after 2 year :
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= 406250 + 16250 = 422500

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Your Answer : 42,2500
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