Last year, 150 students used tablet computers at Luz's school.

That number increased by 40% this year. How many students

use tablet computers at Luz's school this year?

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Linda Schultz

Mathematics

3 September, 10:09

Last year, 150 students used tablet computers at Luz's school.

That number increased by 40% this year. How many students

use tablet computers at Luz's school this year?

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Jett Friedman · Answer 1

210 students

Step-by-step explanation:

An increase of 40% means, 100+40 = 140% of the previous value

140% of 150

140/100 * 150

210

Bobo · Answer 2

210

Step-by-step explanation:

Take the number and find 40%

150 * 40%

150*.40 = 60

Add this to the original number since it increase by 40%

150 + 60 = 210

Last year, 150 students used tablet computers at Luz's school.That number increased by 40% this year. How many studentsuse tablet computers at Luz's school this year?

Last year, 150 students used tablet computers at Luz's school.

That number increased by 40% this year. How many students

use tablet computers at Luz's school this year?