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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?

A88000

B82000

C72000

D80000

Answer:

D. 80000

Read Explanation:

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


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