SOLUTION: In 2016, approximately 20.5 million students were enrolled in a college in the United State. This represents a 34% increase in the number of students enrolled in 2000. How many stu

Question 1111702: In 2016, approximately 20.5 million students were enrolled in a college in the United State. This represents a 34% increase in the number of students enrolled in 2000. How many students were enrolled in US colleges in 2000?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In 2016, approximately 20.5 million students were enrolled in a college in the United State. This represents a 34% increase in the number of students enrolled in 2000. How many students were enrolled in US colleges in 2000?
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In 2016:: 20.5 mil
Let "x" be the number enrolled in 2000.
Equation:
20.5 mil = 0.34x
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x = 20.5mil/0.34
x = 60.29 mil
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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