SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 63

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 7 Feb 2022 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q63

The population of a village increases by 6.25% every year. If the present population of the villages is 4046, then what was its population 2 years ago?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 3584.

According to the question,

⇒ x×1716×1716=4046{x × {17\over16}\times{17\over16}}=4046

⇒ x = 14 × 16 × 16 = 3584