Question

The population of a town is now 92610.
If the population growth rate in 5%.p.a. then
what was the population of town 3 years ago.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Population 3years before = 78,718.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Population of town now = 92610

growth rate of population = 5% per annum

then 5% of current population=

92610×5/100 = 4630.5

population of town increased in 3 years = 3×4630.5 = 13,891.5

then Population 3 years before = 92,610 -13,891.5 = 78,718.5