The population of a town increases by 10% in the first year and decreases by 10% in the second year. If the present population is 19800, what was it 2 years ago? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The population of a town increases by 10% in the first year and decreases by 10% in the second year. If the present population is 19800, what was it 2 years ago?
A. 20000
B. 19000
C. 21000
D. 18000
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Present = original × 1.1 × 0.9 = 0.99 original. So original = 19800/0.99 = 20000.

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