Question

In 2006 was 85% of the number at

the school in 2005. In 2006 the number of students was 1020.
How many students were there in 2005?

Answer 1

In 2005, there were 1,200 students at the school.

Explanation:

In 2005, there were 1,200 students at the school. This can be calculated by taking 85% of 1020 (the number of students in 2006) and multiplying it by 100. 85% of 1020 is 861. Multiplying this by 100 gives us 86,100. Dividing this by 85 gives us 1,200. Therefore, in 2005 there were 1,200 students at the school.