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The number of students who attended Lincoln Middle School last year was 860. This year, the attendance has increased to 1032 students. What percent of last year's student population is attending Lincoln Middle School this year? (over 100%)

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120 %.

Step-by-step explanation:

That is (1032 * 100) / 860 %

= 120 %

120%  student population is attending Lincoln Middle School this year.

What is a percentage?

  • Percentage, which is a relative figure used to denote hundredths of any quantity.
  • One percent (symbolized as 1%) is equal to 100 parts; hence, 100 percent denotes the complete amount, and 200 percent designates double the amount specified.
  • By dividing the value by the entire value and multiplying the result by 100, one may determine the percentage.
  • (Value/Total Value)100% is the formula used to calculate percentages.

The number of students who attended school last year = 860

no of student, the attendance has increased = 1032

so,

      percent of last year's student population is attending Lincoln Middle School this year =  [tex]1032 * \frac{100}{860}[/tex]

                            = 120 %

Therefore, 120%  student population is attending Lincoln Middle School this year.

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