the population of a town increased from 1 , 75000 to 2 , 62500 in a decade . what is the average percent increase of population per year ?
Choose the correct choice
A) 4 % B) 6 % C) 5 % D) 50 % E) none of these

Rationale: explanation : increase in the population in 10 years = 2 , 62500 - 1 , 75000 = 87500 % ncrease in the population in 10 years = ( 87500 / 175000 ) × 100 = 8750 / 175 = 50 % average % increase of population per year = 50 % / 10 = 5 % answer : option c
Answer: C