Question

Last spring, the drama department at Booneville High School had 18 students audition for the musical. This spring, there are 50% more students trying out than last spring. How many students are auditioning the spring?

Answer 1

Answer: 27
50% of 18 is 9, because 50% can also be expressed as 1/2. 1/2 x 18= 9
Now, we add this value to the previous year! 18+9=27