Due to pandemic, the population of a city reduces at the rate of 2% per annum. What will be its total population after 2 years if the present population of the city is 45,000?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 43218
Given that
The population of a city reduces at the rate of 2% per annum
The present population of the city is 45,000
According to the question
45,000 × 49/50 × 49/50 = 450 × 2401 /25 = 18 ×2401 = 43218