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The population of a town increased by 25% in the first year, then decreased by 20% in the second year and again increased by 10% in the third year. If the initial population was 50,000; find the population after 3 years.
Asked in RRB ALP CBT-I · 2026
Population Growth · Quantitative Aptitude
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When population changes at different rates in successive years, apply each percentage change one after another.
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