SOLUTION: Last year at Fern Hill High School, there were 985 students. The student population has increased by 20% this year. How many students are at Fern Hill High School this year?

Question 1140348: Last year at Fern Hill High School, there were 985 students. The student population has increased by 20% this year. How many students are at Fern Hill High School this year?

Answer by ikleyn(52800) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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985 + 985*0.2 = 1182 students.

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