Question

Last year the 6th grade had 350 students. This year the number decreased 36%. How many students are in this year’s 6th grade class?

Answer 1

To calculate the number of students in this year's 6th grade class after a decrease of 36%, we start with the original number of students:

\[
\text{Original number of students} = 350
\]

Next, we determine the amount of the decrease:

\[
\text{Decrease} = 350 \times 0.36 = 126
\]

Now, we subtract the decrease from the original number of students to find the current total:

\[
\text{Number of students this year} = 350 - 126 = 224
\]

Therefore, the number of students in this year’s 6th grade class is:

\[
\boxed{224}
\]