The population of a town increased from 1,75,000 to 2,62,500 in a decade. The average percent increase of population per year is:

A ) 5 percent ✅

B ) 25 percent

C ) 15 percent

D ) 35 percent


Explanation: Increased in 10 years =262,500 − 175,000 =87,500 Increase% = 87,500 / 175,000×100 =50 One year percentage = 50 x 10/100 = 5%