SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 55

SSC CHSL - 11 July 2024 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q55

The population of a village was 4,00,000. It increased by 20% in the first year and increased by 30% in the second year. Its population after two years is _______.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 6,24,000.

The population of a village = 400000

Population after 2 years = 400000 × (120/100) × (130/100) = 624000

Therefore, the population after two years is 6,24,000.