An article reports "attendance dropped 8 precent this year, to 3800." What was the attendance before the drop?

Answer: 4,130

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi, to answer this we have to multiply the attendance before the drop (x) by the percentage that assisted after the drop (1-0.08). That expression must be equal to the attendance after the drop (3800)

Mathematically speaking:

8% = 8/100 = 0.08 (decimal form)

x (1-0.08) = 3800

x (0.92) = 3800

Solving for x

x = 3800/0.92

x = 4,130

approx 4130

Step-by-step explanation:

x *.92 = 3800

3800/.92 = 4130.43478261

4130 approx. attendance before drop