Question

Jamb is a small village near Hinganghat. Assuming that if it had a population of approximately 4000 in 2019 and approximately 4500 population in 2021, find the percentage increase in the population of that village.

• A. 12.5 %
• B. 125 %
• C. 24 %
• D. 25 %

Answer 1

The correct option is A 12.5 %

The percentage increase in population = (Absolute Increase/ Population of past year) x 100. The absolute increase in Jamb population = 4500 - 400 = 500. whereas the past population which will be taken in account will be of the year 2019. Thus % increase in population = (500/ 4000) x 100 = 12.5 %.