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Q: If the population of a city increases by 5 % annually, what will be the population of the city in 2 years time if its current population is 78000?
A. 81900 B. 85995
C. 85800 D. 90000

Answer and Explanation

Answer:85995

Explanation:
The % change in population of city in two years time is 1.05*1.05 = 1.1025 = 10.25%
Therefore, after 2 years the population of the city will be 1.1025 * 78000 = 85995

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