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The population of a village increases by 9% every year which is due to the job opportunities available in that village. If the present population of the village is11,881, what was the population two years ago?

Current population of village = 11,881

Rate of increase (R) = 9%


No. years (n) = 2


Population of the village before 2 years (P) = ?


Current population of village =


11,881 =


P =


P = 10,000


Population of the village before 2 years (P) = 10,000


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