The population of a country doubled every 10 years from 1960 to What was the percent increase in population during this time?
A 200%
B 300%
C 700%
D 800%
Solution
Correct Answer: Option C
1990-1960=30 years if in the first 10 years ,the population was x,then after 30 years it would be =x+2x+3x=7x so, increase=7x/x X 100%=700%