Question
Quantitative Aptitude Question on Percentage
The populations of two cities X and Y is equal. The population of city X increases in two successive years by 15% and 20% respectively and that of city Y increases successively by 10% and 30% respectively. If the difference in the population of two cities after 2 years is 55,980, then what was the total population of the two cities initially?
A
3,11,000
B
5,55,000
C
6,22,000
D
6,88,000
E
7,22,000
Answer
6,22,000
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is option (C): 6,22,000