Last year at a certain high school, there were 150 boys on the honor roll and 150 girls on the honor roll. This year, the number of boys on the honor roll increased by 24% and the number of girls on the honor roll increased by 6%. By what percentage did the total number of students on the honor roll increase? Round your answer to the nearest tenth (if necessary).

Last year at a certain high school, there were 150 boys on the honor roll and 150 girls on the honor roll. This year, the number of boys on the honor roll increased by 24% and the number of girls on the honor roll increased by 6%. By what percentage did the total number of students on the honor roll increase? Round your answer to the nearest tenth (if necessary).

College Algebra

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

Publisher:Jay Abramson

Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory

Section9.5: Counting Principles

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