Question

The population of s city was Rs20,000in1997. It increased at the rate of 5% per annum. Find the population of city at the end of the year 2000.

Answer 1

Answer:

the population of city at the end of the year 2000=23152.5

Explanation:

The population of s city was Rs20,000in1997

Rate of increase (g) = 5% p.a

The population of city at the end of the year 2000

= 20000[(100+g)/100]³

= 20000[(100+5)/100]³

= 20000(105/100)³

=20000(21/20)³

= 23152.5

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