Question

A college has a 30% completion rate, meaning that 30% of all students who start at the college complete their studies. The president of the college sets a goal of increasing this number by 50%. What will the completion rate goal be as a percent?

A) 45%
B) 50%
C) 55%
D) 60%

Answer 1

To find the new completion rate goal, calculate 50% of the current rate (which is 15%) and add it to the original 30%. The new rate is 45%.

Step-by-step explanation:

The president of the college aims to increase the current 30% completion rate by 50%. To calculate the new completion rate goal as a percent, we need to find 50% of the current rate and add it to the original 30%.

First, calculate 50% of 30%:

0.50 × 30% = 0.50 × 0.30 = 0.15 or 15%

Next, add this to the original completion rate:

30% + 15% = 45%

The new goal for the completion rate is 45%, which corresponds to option A.