The population of a town increased from 1,24,300 to 1,62,400 in a decade. The average percent increase of population per year is:	Choose the most appropriate option:
A) 4.37%	B) 4%	C) 2.3%	D) 3.75%	E) None
Explanation: Increase in 10 years = (162400 - 124300) = 87500.   Increase% = (38100/162400x 100)% = 23%.   Required average = (23/10)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(23/10)</gadget>
<output>23/10 = around 2.3</output>
2.3%.   Answer: Option 2.3%
<result>C</result>
The population of a town increased from 1,24,300 to 1,62,400 in a decade. The average percent increase of population per year is: