5% people of a village in India died by dengue, 15% of the remainder left the village on account of fear. If now the population is reduced to 3553, how much was it in the beginning ?

5% people of a village in India died by dengue, 15% of the remainder left the village on account of fear. If now the population is reduced to 3553, how much was it in the beginning ?

A 4400

B 3100

C 2800

D 5600

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A

Let 'P' be the original population at the beginning

P x (95/100) x (85/100) = 3553

P = 4400.