Question

In 2012, there were 1,238 students at Baker High School. If the number of students at the high school increases at a rate of 3.5% per year, how many students can Baker expect to have in the year 2020?

Answer 1

1,584.64 Students or just 1,585 students depending on how your teacher wants you to round.

Explanation:

So pretty much this question is saying that each year the students will raise by 43.33 students each year. You get 43.33 by multiplying 3.5% by 1,238. So you'll multiply 43.33 and 8 getting you 346.64. Then you'll add 346.64 and 1,238 -getting your answer- 1584.64 students in the year 2020.

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Answer 2

The value of the painting in 6 years is $1904.25

Explanation:

y = a(1 + r)

t

= 1200(1.08)t

Write the formula.

Substitute 1200 for a and 0.08 for r.

Simplify.

= 1200(1 + 0.08)

t

Step 2 Find the value in 6 years.

y = 1200(1.08)t

= 1200(1.08)6

≈ 1,904.25

Substitute 6 for t.

Use a calculator and round to the

nearest hundred