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    Question

    A school conducted a survey on the number of students

    participating in various extracurricular activities over three years. The data is as follows (in numbers): If the school plans to increase the number of students in the Science Club by 50% in 2024, what will be the total number of students participating in extracurricular activities in 2024?
    A 555 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 670 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 685 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 480 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total in 2023 = Sports + Arts + Music + Science Club Total in 2023 = 200 + 100 + 75 + 70 = 445 Current Science Club = 70 Increase = 50% of 70 = 0.50 * 70 = 35 Science Club in 2024 = 70 + 35 = 105 Total in 2024 = Total in 2023 + Increase in Science Club Total in 2024 = 445 - 70 + 105 = 480

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