document.write( "Question 110308: The school board estimates that there will be a 2.5% increase in enrollment for next year. If the present enrollment is 8,657, what is the estimated enrollment? \n" ); document.write( "

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2.5% is .025, so a 2.5% increase in something means multiply that something by (1+.025). \n" ); document.write( "

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