Question

The present population of a town is 52,728. If the population grew at a rate of
4% per annum, what was the population 3 years ago?​

Answer 1

Answer:

46,875

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the population 3 years ago be P.

Present population (A) = 52,728

Rate (R) = 4% per annum

Time (n) = 3 years

A = P (1 + R/100)ⁿ

=> 52,728 = P (1 + 4/100)³

=> 52,728 = P (26/25)³

=> P = 52,728 × (25/26)³

=> P = 46,875

Hence, the population 3 years ago was 46,875.

Answer 2

46875 is the right answer

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