Question

the number of students at Marita's school decreased to 90% of last years number. this year,there were 1,350 students.How many students were there last year?

Answer 1

To determine how many students were at Marita's school last year with the provided information, the equation would be 1,350 = 90%(x). Another way to write it is 0.9x = 1,350. Divide both sides by 0.9, and the answer is 1,500. There were 1,500 students at the school last year.