If an area's population increases from 150 lakh to 165 lakh what is the percentage growth?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 10 percent
Absolute increase is 15 lakh and ( \frac{15}{150}\times100=10 ) percent. Exam tip: find absolute increase first then percentage.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
10 percent
Why is this the correct answer?
Absolute increase is 15 lakh and ( \frac{15}{150}\times100=10 ) percent. Exam tip: find absolute increase first then percentage.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Geography question. Chapter: Population. Topic: Population Growth.
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