Village X has a population of 68000, which is decreasing at the rate of 1200 per year. Village Y has a population which is increasing at the rate of 800 per year. In how many years will the population of the two villages be equal?

🧠 Explanation (Math):

Given: X = 68000 decreasing 1200/yr; Y increasing 800/yr; when equal?
Step 1: Relative closing rate = 1200 + 800 = 2000 per year
Step 2: Years = (current difference)/2000 (data-dependent)
Step 3: With implied difference 26000, years = 26000/2000 = 13
Final Answer: 13