In 2006, 335 high school juniors attended the City Wide Spring Dance. In 2008 the attendance had increased to 817 high school juniors. If the attendance continues to increase at this rate, what is a reasonable projection for attendance in 2012?

A. 1,781

B. 1,005

C. 1,540

D. 1,299

Question

In 2006, 335 high school juniors attended the City Wide Spring Dance. In 2008 the attendance had increased to 817 high school juniors. If the attendance continues to increase at this rate, what is a reasonable projection for attendance in 2012?

	
A.  	1,781
	
B.  	1,005
	
C.  	1,540
	
D.  	1,299

anonymous · Answer

increase in 2 years = 817 - 335 = 482
thats is 241 each year 
so we can say that in 2012 whci is 6 years after 2006
attendance will be 335 + 6 x 241