SOLUTION: The number of students in Central High School was 1225 in 1986. The number of students enrolled in 1987 was 4% less than in 1986. How many students were enrolled in 1987?

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Question 186784: The number of students in Central High School was 1225 in 1986. The number of students enrolled in 1987 was 4% less than in 1986. How many students were enrolled in 1987?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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1225-.04*1225=1225-49=1176 students were enrolled in 1987.