Question

The number of students at Bedrock Middle School decreased to 90 % last year's number. Last year, there were 1,500 students. How many students are there this year?​

Answer 1

Answer: 2i50 students

Explanation:

Do 90% of 1,500

10% = 150

150 x 9 = 1350

We need the total amount of students

So do 1350 + 1500 = 2850 students

Answer 2

1,350 students

Explanation:

The number of students this year is 90% of the number from last year. Find 90% of 1500....

90% is 0.9 as a decimal,

0.9(1500) = 1,350 students