The population of a town was 160000 three years ago. If it had increased by 3%, 2.5% and 5% in the last three years, find the present population of the town.

Explanation

To find the present population of the town after three years of growth, we will calculate the population year by year based on the given percentage increases.

**Step 1: Calculate the population after the first year (3% increase)**

- Initial population (3 years ago) = 160,000
- Increase in the first year = 3% of 160,000

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