In one year, the population, of a village increased by 25% and in the next year, it decreased by 25%. If at the end of 2nd year, the population was 18750, what was it in the beginning?  Choose the most appropriate option:
A) 7787  B) 8000  C) 1988  D) 1277  E) 20000
x*125/100 * 75/100 = 18750   X*0.9375=18750   X=18750/0.9375= 
<gadget id="calculator">18750/0.9375</gadget>
<output>20_000</output>
&gt; 20000   Answer:20000
<result>E</result>
In one year, the population, of a village increased by 25% and in the next year, it decreased by 25%. If at the end of 2nd year, the population was 18750, what was it in the beginning?