In 2022, population of a city is 16 Lakh. Next year in 2023 it increases by 15% but in subsequent ye

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17 Oct 2022 Ratio and Proportion

In 2022, population of a city is 16 Lakh. Next year in 2023 it increases by 15% but in subsequent year 2024, it decreases by 10%. If this trend continues, then find the number of women in a city in 2027, if ratio of men, women and children after five years is 9:8:10

OPtion

1) 514188
2) 657018
3) 854016
4) 730020
5) 571320
6) 584016
7) 457056
8) 370020
9) 567018
10) None of these

Solution

Total population after 5 years (from 2022 to 2027) = 1600000*(115/100)*(90/100)*(115/100)*(90/100)*(115/100) = 1971054
Given, ratio of men, women, children = 9 : 8 : 10
.'. Number of women = (8/27)*1971054 = 584016
Correct Option 6)

Correct Option: 6 Best Solution (3)