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Village pop=X in 2017, grows x% annually. 2017→2019 increase=12,000=125% of X. Find x.
- 40
- 60
- 50
- 100
Correct answer: 50
Solution
X = 12000/1.25 = 9600. 9600×[(1+x/100)²-1]=12000. (1+x/100)²=1+12000/9600=2.25. 1+x/100=1.5. x=50.
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