The population of a certain town increases by 50 percent every 50 years. If the population in 1950 was 810, in what year was the population 160?

The population of a certain town increases by 50 percent every 50 years. If the population in 1950 was 810, in what year was the population 160?

A 1650

B 1700

C 1750

D 1800

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C