Question

The attendance for the last 4 years at a county fair is shown in the table.

Answer 1

a) 15,007 people

b) 1,000 people

Explanation:

To determine how many people will attend this year's fair, we can find the percent increase of people each year:

From year 1 to year 2, (10,365 - 9,278)/9,278 = 11.7% increase

From year 2 to year 3, (12,128 - 10,365)/10,365 = 17.0% increase

From year 3 to year 4, (13,304 - 12,128)/12,128 = 9.7% increase

Answer 2

Explanation:

The attendance

for the last 4 years at a county fair is shown in the table.

County Fair Attendance

Year Attendance

9 ,278

10,365

12 , 128

13,304

This year, the first 20% of people attending the fair will receive a raffle ticket. Of the people who receive raffle tickets, ? will receive a small prize.

1. Based on the data in the table, determine a reasonable estimate of the number of people who will attend this year's fair. Explain how you

found your estimate.

. Use your estimate to find the approximate number of people who will receive a small prize at this year's fair.

Show your work or provide an explanation of how you found the approximate number of people who will receive a small prize at this year's