he population of a city is 140,000. If it increases at the rate of 6% per annum, then what will be its population 2 years hence?\nOptions:\n(A) 1797787\n(B) 1597723\n(C) 159776\n(D) 159728\n(E) 157304 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:
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Population after n years = P [1 + (R/100)]2\nPopulation after 2 years = 140000 * [1 + 6/100]2 = (160000 x 53/50 x 53/50) = 157304
So, the answer is (E).
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