Question

The number of students at Maritas school decreased to 90% of last years number. Last year there were 1,500 students. How many students are there this year?

Answer 1

1350 bc you take away 10%

Answer 2

Answer: 1350 students

Explanation:

We know that last year there were 1,500 students at Maritas school. We also know that this year, there are 90% of the number of people from last year. So, we must find 90% of 1500.

To do this, we can multiply 90% and 1500. This makes sense because 100% of the students as last year means there is the same number of students, and 1500 x 1 (which is 100% in decimal form) = 1500.

90% = 0.9 in decimal form, and 0.9 x 1500 = 1350.

So, this year there are 1350 students.