Question

Five years ago, a college admitted 1,440 new students. Last year, the college admitted one-third more new students than it did five years ago. This year, the college admitted 62.5 percent more students than last year. How many students did the college admit this year?

Answer 1

5 yrs ago : 1440 students admitted
last year : admitted 1/3 more.....1440 + 1/3(1440) = 1440 + 480 = 1920 admitted
this year : admitted 62.5% more.....1920(1.625) = 3120 admitted <==