Question

The present population of Agra is 15,00,000 population during 2015 grows at a rate of 10%, and that during 2016 grows ata rate of 8%. Find the population at the end of 2016.

Answer 1

According to the formula given above–

Students should remember that commutative property is applicable in percentage also.
So, x% of y = y% of x.
So, if you are required to 12% of 50, then it would be easier to find 50% of 12, which is '6'.