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    Question

    A school tracks the number of students enrolled in three different streams (Science, Commerce, and Arts) over three academic years. The enrollment figures are as follows:

    What is the total percentage increase in enrollment for

    the Science stream from Year 1 to Year 3?
    A 35% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 40% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 50% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 60% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Enrollment in Year 1 = 250 Enrollment in Year 3 = 350 Increase = Year 3 - Year 1 = 350 - 250 = 100 Calculate the percentage increase: Percentage increase = (Increase / Year 1 enrollment) × 100 Percentage increase = (100 / 250) × 100 = 40% Answer: b) 40%.

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