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The population of  rats in a locality increases by 20% in one year.Observing this, the pest control committee decided to use a special kind of pesticide `xyz' which effectively kills 160 rats in 3 months. Just after 2 years, what is the net increase or decrease in the population of rats if, initially the population of rats is 3200 and pesticide is used effectively?

A.

Increase of 128 rats

B.

Decrease of 128 rats.

C.

Neither an increase nor a decrease in the population

D.

None of these

 

Answer : C

Explanation :

Growth rate of rat population in 3 months = 20 *(3/12) = 5%
Increase in first 3 months = 3200 x 1.05 = 3360
Also, net decrease in 3 months = 160
Rat population = 3360 - 160 = 3200
In the same way, after every 3 months, rat population remains the same
Hence, even after 3 x 8 months i.e., 2 years, the population is maintained

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