The population of a town is decreasing at a rate of 10% per annum. If the population two years ago was 20,000, Calculate the present population. 

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  1. 16200
  2. 15000
  3. 13000
  4. 18800

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Option 1 : 16200
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Given:

Population two years ago = 20,000

Rate of decrease per annum = 10%

Formula used:

Present Population = Previous Population × (1 - Rate/100)Time

Calculation:

Present Population = 20000 × (1 - 10/100)2

⇒ Present Population = 20000 × (0.9)2

⇒ Present Population = 20000 × 0.81

⇒ Present Population = 16200

∴ The correct answer is option 1.

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