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The population of Bengaluru in 2025 is about 250% of its population in 2000. If the population in 2000 was 50 lakhs, what is the population in 2025?

Correct Answer

Given: Population in 2000 = 50 lakhs

Calculation: Population in 2025 = 250% of 50 lakhs = 2.50×502.50 \times 50 = 125 lakhs

Answer: 125 lakhs (or 1.25 crore).

Exercise: Figure it Out (Section 5) | Q: 1 | (Page Page 28)
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Explanation

The chapter explains that 250% means 2.5 times the original value. Population in 2025 is 2.5 times the population in 2000.

Solution Steps

  1. Identify the given population in 2000 as 50 lakhs.

  2. Calculate 250% of 50 lakhs to find the population in 2025.

  3. Convert 250% to 2.50 and multiply by 50.

  4. State the final population as 125 lakhs or 1.25 crore.

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