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In the year 2014 the population of city x is 17,000 and the population is increased by 20% in 2015 and decreased by 10% in 2016, then find the population of city in the year 2016?

A18360

B19230

C18750

D17680

Answer:

A. 18360

Read Explanation:

Population in the year 2014 =17,000 Population in the year 2015 = 17,000*(120/100) = 20400 Population in the year 2016 = 20400*(90/100) = 18360


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