Multiple choice

Directions: Study the following table carefully to answer the question that follows: College Year P Q R S T U 2004 2500 2250 2450 2150 2020 2300 2005 2040 2300 2400 2200 2090 2120 2006 2100 2150 2330 2250 2180 2260 2007 2280 2600 2260 2340 2250 2490 2008 2540 2540 2120 2380 2310 2520 2009 2320 2440 2500 2480 2400 2440 Number of students in College P in the year 2008 forms approximately what percent of the total number of students in that College from all the years together?

  1. 11

  2. 31

  3. 18

  4. 26

  5. 23
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Total students in College P = 2500 + 2040 + 2100 + 2280 + 2540 + 2320 = 13780. Students in 2008 = 2540. Percentage = (2540 / 13780) * 100 = 18.43%, which is approximately 18%.

AI explanation

Using the percentage formula, we calculate the ratio of students in College P in 2008 to the total students in College P across all years and multiply by 100. The total number of students in College P is 2500 + 2040 + 2100 + 2280 + 2540 + 2320 = 13780. The percentage for 2008 is (2540 / 13780) multiplied by 100, which equals 18.43%; however, checking the exact sum carefully yields 13780, meaning the closest approximate value is 18%. The result is 18.

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