Question

The population of town is 18000. It increased by 20 percent during first year and by 40 percent during second year. find the population after two years.

Answer 1

Population increase in the first year = 20% of 18000

=3600

Total Population after first year = 18000 + 3600 = 21600

Population increase in second year = 40% of 21600

8640

Total population after second year = 8640 + 21600

= 30240