alleryThe population of a town is 8000. It rises by 5% in year 1 and falls by 4% in year 2. Final population?
A7975
B8200
C8120
D8064
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 8064
1. After year 1: 8000 * 1.05 = 8400.
2. After year 2: 8400 * 0.96 = 8064.
3. So the final population is 8064.
_Source: SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude (Percentages), R.S. Aggarwal style and standard practice_
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