If population of an area changes from 25000 to 26000 what will be the growth rate?
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Correct answer: \(4\%\)
The population increase is \(26000-25000=1000\). Therefore, the growth rate is \(\frac{1000}{25000}\times100=4\%\), so \(4\%\) is correct. A rate of \(5\%\) would mean an increase of 1250, not 1000. Exam tip: use the initial (old) population as the denominator for percentage growth.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
\(4\%\)
Why is this the correct answer?
The population increase is \(26000-25000=1000\). Therefore, the growth rate is \(\frac{1000}{25000}\times100=4\%\), so \(4\%\) is correct. A rate of \(5\%\) would mean an increase of 1250, not 1000. Exam tip: use the initial (old) population as the denominator for percentage growth.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Geography question. Chapter: Population. Topic: Population Growth.
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