Growth rate of rat population in 3 months = 20 *(3/12) = 5%
Increase in first 3 months = 3200 x 1.05 = 3360
Also, net decrease in 3 months = 160
Rat population = 3360 - 160 = 3200
In the same way, after every 3 months, rat population remains the same
Hence, even after 3 x 8 months i.e., 2 years, the population is maintained