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Village P has a population of 78000, which is decreasing at the rate of 1800 per year. Village Q has a population of 54000, which is increasing at the rate of 600 per year. In how many years will the population of the two villages be equal?
Village P has a population of 78000, which is decreasing at the rate of 1800 per year. Village Q has a population of 54000, which is increasing at the rate of 600 per year. In how many years will the population of the two villages be equal?
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The "relative rate of closure" is the sum of the rates since one is increasing and the other is decreasing. Time = \(\frac{\text{Initial Difference}}{\text{Sum of Rates}} = \frac{24000}{2400} = 10\).
Updated On: Apr 1, 2026
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The Correct Option is C
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