Question

Under the electrification program of village, the government could electrify 5% and 10% of villages respectively in two years. if the number of villages without electricity was 25000 two years ago, how many villages are without electricity now​

Answer 1

Answer:

The number of villages without electricity after two years is 21375.

Step-by-step explanation:

Number of villages without electricity was 25000.

Number of villages got electricity in 1st year -

• 5% of 25000
• 5/100 × 25000

No. of villages without electricity -

• 25000 - 1250 = 23750

No. of villages got electricity in 2nd year -

• 10% of 23750
• 10/100 × 23750 = 2375

Present number of villages without electricity -

• 23750 - 2375 = 21375