Question

The enrollment of a community college last

year was 4500 students. It increased by 5%
this year. What is the enrollment this year at
the community college?

Answer 1

4725 Students

Explanation:

To find the total enrollment of the community college this year, all we have to do is add the previous year's enrollment to 5% of the same value.

So...

Previous enrollment: 4500

5% of Previous enrollment = 0.05 * 4500 = 225

This year's enrollment = 4500 + 225 = 4725

So the final answer is 4725 students.

Answer 2

4725 Students

Explanation:

First, multiply 4500 by 0.05 (which is 5% in decimal format.) You should get 225. Next, add 225 to the original value of 4500; you should get the answer, which is 4725 :)