Question

Last year 160 new candidates submitted applications to work for an agency. This year, that number is on target to increase by 25%. There are 6 months left in the year. How many new applications has the agency received so far this year?

Answer 1

Answer:100

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Last year 160 new candidates submitted to work for agency

It is expected to increase by 25% that is , increase in one year should be

$\Rightarrow 160+160\times 25\%\\\Rightarrow 160(1+0.25)\\\Rightarrow 160\times 1.25\\\Rightarrow 200$

200 application in the upcoming year. So, in 6 months, agency must have accepted 100 applications.