If population of certain city increases at the rate of 5%. If population in 1981 was 15000, then population in 1980 was?  Answers
A) 142856
B) 130000
C) 261000
D) 627000
E) 12690
Explanation:   X * (105/100) = 15000   X = 15000/1.05   X = 14285.71=142856   142856nswer: Option 142856
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If population of certain city increases at the rate of 5%. If population in 1981 was 15000, then population in 1980 was?