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5% people of a village in India died by dengue, 15% of the remainder left the village on account of fear. If now the population is reduced to 3553, how much was it in the beginning ?

4400
3100
2800
5600

Correct Answer: 4400

Explanation:

Let 'P' be the original population at the beginning

P x (95/100) x (85/100) = 3553

P = 4400.

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