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The populations of two cities X and Y is equal. The population of city X increases in two successive years by 15% and 20% respectively and that of city Y increases successively by 10% and 30% respectively. If the difference in the population of two cities after 2 years is 55,980, then what was the total population of the two cities initially?
The populations of two cities X and Y is equal. The population of city X increases in two successive years by 15% and 20% respectively and that of city Y increases successively by 10% and 30% respectively. If the difference in the population of two cities after 2 years is 55,980, then what was the total population of the two cities initially?
Updated On: Jul 26, 2024
- 3,11,000
- 5,55,000
- 6,22,000
- 6,88,000
- 7,22,000
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The correct answer is option (C): 6,22,000
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