The number of students at Bedrock Middle School decreased to 90 % last year's number. Last year, there were 1,500 students. How many students are there this year?

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Ray

29 March, 12:13

The number of students at Bedrock Middle School decreased to 90 % last year's number. Last year, there were 1,500 students. How many students are there this year?

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Taryn Heath · Answer 1

1,350 students

Step-by-step explanation:

The number of students this year is 90% of the number from last year. Find 90% of 1500 ...

90% is 0.9 as a decimal,

0.9 (1500) = 1,350 students

Hailee Owens · Answer 2

Answer: 2i50 students

Step-by-step explanation:

Do 90% of 1,500

10% = 150

150 x 9 = 1350

We need the total amount of students

So do 1350 + 1500 = 2850 students