Question

Last year, 800 students attended the career fair at west high school. this year,the number of students who attended the career fair increased by 5%. How many students attended the career fair at West high school this year.

Answer 1

Answer:

840

Step-by-step explanation:

Last year, 800 students attended the career fair at West High School.  

And, this year the number of students who attended the career fair increased by 5%.

We are asked how many students attended the career fair at West High School this year.

Therefore, the number of students attended the career fair at West High School will be $800[1+\frac{5}{100} ] =800 \times 1.05 = 840$. (Answer)