SOLUTION: By mid February of 2009, the number of out of state applicants to the University of Colorado has decreased by 19% compared to the same time the previous year. If the school receive

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Question 1125828: By mid February of 2009, the number of out of state applicants to the University of Colorado has decreased by 19% compared to the same time the previous year. If the school received about 11,500 out of state applications in 2009, how many did it receive in 2008. Round the answer to the nearest hundred.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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let +x+ = number of o.o.s. applicants in 2008
+x+-+.19x+=+11500+
+.81x+=+11500+
+x+=+14197.53+