Question

Last year, the 7th grade enrollment at a middle school was 150 students. This year, the enrollment increased by 120%. How many 7th grade students are there in this middle school this year?

270

Answer 1

There will be 330 7th grade students in this middle school this year.

Explanation:

Last year enrollment = 150 students

As the enrollment increased by 120%.

i.e.

Number of Percentage increase = 120% × 150 = 120/100 × 150

= 1.2 × 150

= 180

Thus,

Total students this year = No. of Percentage increase + Last year students

= 180+150

= 330 students

Therefore, there will be 330 7th grade students in this middle school this year.