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Q. Find the average increase rate, if increase in the population in the first year is 30% and that in the second year is 40%.

  • (A) 41%
  • (B) 56%
  • (C) 40%
  • (D) 38%
  • Correct Answer - Option(A)
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Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Let 100 be the original population.
1st year's population increased = 30%
So, Population after first year
= (100 + 30% of 100)
= 130
Population in second year increases by 40%,
Then Population
= (130 + 40% of 130)
= 182
The final population become 182 which was originally at 100.
It means there is 82% increment in the population in 2 years
So, Average increment = 822
= 41%

Mind Calculation Method:
Increase in population is given by,
100 == 30% ↑
⇒ 130 == 40% ↑
⇒ 182
Hence, average increase = 82/2
= 41%

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