he population of a city is 160,000. 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) 1797723\n(C) 179776\n(D) 179728\n(E) 179718 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:
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Population after n years = P [1 + (R/100)]2\nPopulation after 2 years = 160000 * [1 + 6/100]2 = (160000 x 53/50 x 53/50) = 179776 So the answer is (C).
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