Question

The enrollment at a local college increased 3% over last year's enrollment of 500. Find the current enrollment.

Answer 1

Given:

Last year's enrollment is 500.

Enrollment increased percentage is 3%

$\begin{gathered} \text{Increased enrollment=500}\times\frac{3}{100} \\ \text{Increased enrollment=}5\times3 \\ \text{Increased enrollment=}15 \end{gathered}$$\begin{gathered} \text{Current enrollment=500+15} \\ \text{Current enrollment=}515 \end{gathered}$