SOLUTION: Below was a school assessment question: " The organizers of a school play estimate that half the students who attend will bring an adult guest. If s represents the number

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Question 1205860: Below was a school assessment question:
" The organizers of a school play estimate that half the students
who attend will bring an adult guest. If s represents the number
of students expected to attend the play, which expression represents
the total expected attendance?"
1). s + s/2
2). s + 2s
3). s/2
4). 2s

Please explain the reasons of the correct answer.

Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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If s+represents the number of students expected to attend the play and half the students will bring an adult guest which will be s%2F2, then total number of attendees will be
s%2Bs%2F2
answer: 1). s+%2B+s%2F2