Question : The current population of the town is 68,000. The population increases by 10 percent in the first year and decreases by 30% in the second year. Find the population after 2 years.
Option 1: 52,360
Option 2: 68,500
Option 3: 69,000
Option 4: 70,100
Correct Answer: 52,360
Solution :
Given: The current population of the town is 68,000.
Percentage =
The population increases by 10% in the first year, then the population becomes = 68000 +
= 68000 + 6800 = 74,800
The population decreases by 30% in the second year = 74800 –
= 74800 – 22440 = 52,360
Hence, the correct answer is 52,360.