Question

The enrolment is a school increases 8%to 1620 pupils. What was the original strength of the school?

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the total strength be = y

y + 8% of y = 1620

=》 y ( 1 + 8/100) = 1620

=》 y ( 108/100 ) = 1620

=》 y = (1620 × 100)/108

=》 y = 1500

Answer 2

Answer:

1500

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us assume the original strength be x.

Therefore,

x + 0.08x = 1620

1.08x = 1620

x = 1620 / 1.08

x = 1500

Thus, The original strength of the school is 1500.