Question
The number of students who took a certain course at a college was 950 last year. This year, the number of students who took the course has increased by 12%. How many students took the course this year?
A. 962
B. 1,060
C. 1,064
D. 1,084
A. 962
B. 1,060
C. 1,064
D. 1,084
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To find the number of students who took the course this year after a 12% increase, we can follow these steps:
1. Calculate 12% of last year's number of students (950).
2. Add that amount to last year's number of students.
First, calculate 12% of 950:
\[
0.12 \times 950 = 114
\]
Next, add that amount to last year's number of students:
\[
950 + 114 = 1,064
\]
Therefore, the number of students who took the course this year is **1,064**.
The correct answer is **C. 1,064**.
1. Calculate 12% of last year's number of students (950).
2. Add that amount to last year's number of students.
First, calculate 12% of 950:
\[
0.12 \times 950 = 114
\]
Next, add that amount to last year's number of students:
\[
950 + 114 = 1,064
\]
Therefore, the number of students who took the course this year is **1,064**.
The correct answer is **C. 1,064**.