Question

Medway High School has 1,350 students this year. This is 8% more than last year. How many students were there last year?




A. 100


B. 1,250


C. 1,458


D. 750





who can help me Out ????

Answer 1

Multiply 1350 by .08, then add the product to 1350.

Answer 2

I think you are supposed to subtract, not add. Because it was less last year.

Answer 3

1,350 x .08 = 108
So, 1350-108 = 1,242.
So 1,242 students last year, but it isn't in the answers, but I am really sure my answer is correct...

Answer 4

Oh I'm sorry my mistake, subtract the product

Answer 5

so its B

Answer 6

If they want you to round, but that is strange, the answer is 1,242

Answer 7

hm no, think of it like this
1350 students = 8% more than last year

if last year is 100% , then this year is 108%

now find 1%

1350/108= 12.5 = 1%

to find 100%, multiply 1% by 100

12.5(100)= 1250 students

answer B is correct, but this method gets you the exact answer.

Answer 8

@tonywaine

Answer 9

thank yhuue

Answer 10

:) whenver in doubt, just find 1%

Answer 11

okay I gotchu :)