The population of a town increases by 10% annually. If the current population is 50,000, what will it be after 2 years?

A55,000

B60,000

C60,500

D61,000

Explanation

Population after 2 years = 50000 * (1 + 0.10)^2 = 50000 * 1.21 = 60,500.

Exam Relevance

Topic: Percentages
Subtopic: Population Growth

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