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Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer the questions.           [SBI Associate (PO) 2015]

Details of population as recorded in a census were as given below.

Population of state P is 150% of population of state T and 80% of the population of state U. Population of state Q is 60% of the population of state V. Population of state S is 125% of population of state R. Population of state U is 75 lakh which is 80% of the population of state V and 120% of the population of state S.

Population of state P was found of have been increased by 25% from the previous census record. What was the population of state P as per previous census?

A) 42                                

B) 41

C) 45.25               

D) 42.5

E) 48

Correct Answer: E

Solution :

Let population of state P as per previous census

= x lakh

According to the question,

\[x\times \frac{125}{100}=60\]

\[x=\frac{60\times 100}{125}\Rightarrow x=48\,lakh\]