The population of a town increased from 1,34,800 to 2,42,500 in a decade. The average percent increase of population per year is:  Select.
A) 4.37%	B) 7.9%	C) 6.8%	D) 8.75%	E) None
Explanation: Increase in 10 years = (242500 - 134800)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(242500 - 134800)</gadget>
<output>107_700</output>
107700   Increase%= (107700/134800 x 100)% = 79%.   Required average = (79/10)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(79/10)</gadget>
<output>79/10 = around 7.9</output>
7.9%.   Answer: Option 7.9%
<result>B</result>
The population of a town increased from 1,34,800 to 2,42,500 in a decade. The average percent increase of population per year is: