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The population of a town increases by 8 every year If the present population of the town is 14 580 t...........

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The population of a town increases by 8% every year. If the present population of the town is 14,580, then what was the

population of the town 2 years ago?

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SSC MTS 25th July 2022 Shift-1

13,600

12,200

13,765

12,500

- The town's population grows by 8% annually.

- The current population is 14,580.

- To find the population two years ago, we need to reverse the 8% increase for two years.

- Year 1: Multiply the past population by 1.08 to get next year's population.

- Year 2: Multiply again by 1.08 to reach the current population.

- Form the equation: Population two years ago * 1.08 * 1.08 = 14,580.

- Simplify: Population two years ago = 14,580 / (1.08 * 1.08).

- Calculate: Population two years ago ˜ 12,500.

Correct Answer: Option 4 - 12,500.

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