Using data compiled by the Admissions Office at Faber University, college admissions officers estimate that 54% of the students who are offered admission to the freshman class at the university will actually enroll. If the desired freshman class size for the upcoming academic year is 810 students, how many students should be admitted?
A) 1,650
B) 900
C) 1,950
D) 1,200
E) 1,500

Question

Using data compiled by the Admissions Office at Faber University, college admissions officers estimate that 54% of the students who are offered admission to the freshman class at the university will actually enroll. If the desired freshman class size for the upcoming academic year is 810 students, how many students should be admitted? ​
A) 1,650
B) 900
C) 1,950
D) 1,200
E) 1,500

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To achieve a freshman class size of 810 students with an estimated enrollment rate of 54%, the university should admit 810 / 0.54 = 1500 students.

Using Data Compiled by the Admissions Office at Faber University