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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