10 The population of a place increased to 54,000 in 2003 at a rate of 5% per annum
(i) find the population in 2001.
Let the population in 2001 be P
Compound rate of increase = 5% p.a.
The population in 2003 will be more than in 2001
Time period, n = 2 years (2001 to 2003)
Therefore, the population in 2001 was 48980 (approx)