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3The 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?

Option : 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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