Question

This year the music school has 85 students. Last year it had 17 students. How many times greater is this year number of student's? Write an equation for f. solve the equation you wrote.

Answer 1

Last year: 17
This year: 85

17f = 85

Divide both sides by 17:

f = 85/17

f = 5

Answer: The number of students this year is 5 times greater.