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In the year 2012, it was estimated that there were 36.4 crore Internet users worldwide. In the next ten years, that number will be increased by 125%. Estimate the number of Internet users worldwide in 2022.

Internet users in the year 2012 = 36.4 crore

% of Increase in the next ten years = 125%


125% of 36.4


= 45.5


Number of Internet users in the year 2022 = Number of Internet users in the year 2012 + Increased users


= 36.4+45.5


= 81.9 crore


∴ The number of Internet users worldwide in the year 2022 is 81.9 crore


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