Percentage - General Aptitude

Q1:

The population of a town increased from 1,75,000 to 2,62,500 in a decade. The average percent increase of population per year is:

A 4.37%

B 5%

C 6%

D 8.75%

ANS:B - 5%

Increase in 10 years = (262500 - 175000) = 87500.

Increase% = 87500 x 100 % = 50%.
175000
 Required average = 50 % = 5%.
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