If the population of a town was 240,000 in January 1998 and it increased by

MATHEMATICS
JAMB 2000

If the population of a town was 240,000 in January 1998 and it increased by 2% each year, what would be the population of the town in January, 2000?

  • A. 480,000
  • B. 249,696
  • C. 249,600
  • D. 244,800

Correct Answer: B. 249,696



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