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    Question : The population of the city decreased from 156940 to 141246 due to the breakout of a pandemic. What is the percentage decrease in population?

    Option 1: 8%

    Option 2: 10%

    Option 3: 12%

    Option 4: 15%

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    Correct Answer: 10%


    Solution : Decrease in population = 156940 – 141246 = 15694
    $\therefore$ Required percentage $=\frac{15694}{156940}×100 = 10\%$
    Hence, the correct answer is 10%.

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