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In 2013, the population of a town is 1,25,000. If it is increased by 7% in the next year. Find the population in 2014


A) 8750

B) 133750

C) 116250

D) 125000

Correct Answer:
B) 133750

Description for Correct answer:

In 2013, the population of a town=1,25,000

7% increased in the next Year

In 2014, the population of the town = 1,25,000\( \left( 1 + \frac{7}{100} \right) \)

=1,25,000\( \left( 1 + \frac{107}{100} \right) \)

=1,250 X 107 = 1,33,750


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