The population of a town is 1771561. If it had been increasing at 10% per annum, its population 6 years ago… · ABC26GN2429

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Percentage · Exam: P.C.S. 2008

The population of a town is 1771561. If it had been increasing at 10\% per annum, its population 6 years ago was

(a)1000000

(b)1100000

(c)1210000

(d)1331000

Answer

Answer (as printed): A

Explanation

Population 6 years ago $=\left[\frac{1771561}{\left(1+\frac{10}{100}\right)^{6}}\right]$

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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