Question

The population of a town is increasing at the rate of 5% per annum what will be the population of the town on this basis after two years ,if the present population is 16000?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

∵ The population of a town is increasing at the rate of 5% per year

∴ after 2 years :The population is increased by rate of (5% x 2) = 10%

∵ 10% of 16000 = 16000x $\frac{10}{100}$ = 1600

∴ after 2 years :  population = 16000 + 10%

∴  after 2 years :  population = 16000 + 1600

∴ after 2 years :  population = 17600