Question

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Answer 1

Last year there were 1070 students.

Explanation:

Since 856 students represent a 20% drop from last year's number of students, then 856 students is 80% of last year's number.

80% of x = 856

0.8x = 856

x = 856/0.8

x = 1070

Answer: Last year there were 1070 students.

Answer 2

1070

Explanation:

p = previous years populations

p - p 20% = 856

p - .20*p = 856

Combine like terms

.80p = 856

Divide each side by .8

.80p/.8 - 856/.8

p =1070