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The present population of village P is 2.5 time the present population of village Q. If after a year the population of village Q is 16537 and has been increased at a rate of 15%. What is the present population of village P?

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The present population of village P is 2.5 time the present population of village Q. If after a year the population of village Q is 16537 and has been increased at a rate of 15%. What is the present population of village P?
1). 34740
2). 38560
3). 36820
4). 35950

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Let the population of village Q before 1 year be x.
There has been 15% increase in poopulation and population now stands at 16537
Hence, 1.15x = 16,537
x = 14380
Population of village P = 2.5*14380 = 35,950

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