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A town has population of 20,000 in 1980. In one year i.e. by 1981 it increased by 25%. Next year i.e. in 1982, it decreased by 20%. The next year in 1983 there was an increase of 30%. What is the population at end of 1983?

Solution

Correct Option: 3

20000×1.25=2500020000 \times 1.25 = 25000 (1981). 25000×0.80=2000025000 \times 0.80 = 20000 (1982). 20000×1.30=2600020000 \times 1.30 = 26000 (1983).

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