Question

a certain school’s enrollment increased 6% this year over last year’s enrollment. if the school now has 1378 students enrolled, how many students were enrolled last year?

Answer 1

Last Year x 1.06 = This year

This year = 1378

LY x 1.06 = 1378

Just divide 1.06 by both sides to find your answer

Answer 2

Last Year x 1.06 = This year

This year = 1378

LY x 1.06 = 1378

divide both sides by 1.06 to find out Last Year.