The population of a city increases by 20 % at the end of every year. During which of the following years, the population would be doubled?

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The population of a city increases by 20 % at the end of every year. During which of the following years, the population would be doubled? (A) Second (B) Third (C) Fourth (D) Fifth

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Use the formula, A=P(1+(r/100))n.

Q. The population of a city increases by $20%$ at the end of every year. During which of the following years, the population would be doubled?

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Third

Fourth

Fifth

Use the formula, $A = P (1 + \frac{r}{100})^{n}$ .

Q. The population of a city increases by 20% at the end of every year. During which of the following years, the population would be doubled?