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The population of a place increased to 54000 in 2003 at a rate of 5% per annum. Find the population in 2001.

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48980 (approx)
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46480 (approx)
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49910 (approx)
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47970 (approx)
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Solution

The correct option is A 48980 (approx)
Let P be the population in 2001, i.e., 2 years ago
Then, PresentPopulation=P×(1+5100)2
54000=P×105100×105100
P=54000×100×100105×105=48979.59
Hence, the Population in the year 2001 is 48980.

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