Multiple choice

The population of a district is 128000. If population increased at the rate of 5% per year then what will be the population after 3 year?

  1. 165420

  2. 154250

  3. 151867

  4. 148176

  5. None of these

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Use the compound interest formula for population growth: A = P(1 + r)^t, where P = 128000, r = 0.05, t = 3. A = 128000 × (1.05)³ = 128000 × 1.157625 = 148176.