SOLUTION: Th e population of a school is 400 students. Next year it is expected to be about 120% of what it is now. What will be next year’s student population?

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Question 807548: Th e population of a school is 400 students. Next year it is expected to be about 120% of what it is now. What will be next year’s student population?

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Th e population of a school is 400 students. Next year it is expected to be about 120% of what it is now. What will be next year’s student population?
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120% = 120/100 = 1.2
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Ans: 400*1.2 = 480 students
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Stan H.