Question

The population of a town increase by 20% every year. If the present population of the town is 96000, then what was the population of the town last year?

• A. 88000
• B. 82000
• C. 72000
• D. 80000

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 80000

Population of a town increase by 20% every year Let the population of the town last year was P 96000 = P × (100 + 20)/100 96000 = (120/100) P P = (96000 × 100)/120 P = 80000