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DI Set #12- Number of Graduates
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For the categories given, which category accounts for approximately ¼ of the total number of graduates expected for each off the years shown?
(A) High school diploma
(B) Associate degree
(C) Bachelor's degree
(D) Master's degree
(E) Doctoral degree
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The number of associate degrees expected to be granted in 2001 is most nearly what percent greater than the number of associate degrees expected to be granted in 1995?
(A) 2%
(B) 3%
(C) 5%
(D) 7%
(E) 9%
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Re: DI Set #12
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16 May 2015, 13:47
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sandy wrote:
For the categories given, which category accounts for approximately ¼ of the total number of graduates expected for each off the years shown?
(A) High school diploma
(B) Associate degree
(C) Bachelor's degree
(D) Master's degree
(E) Doctoral degree
Let's add the APPROXIMATE values in the 1995 column.
We get: 2300 + 500 + 1000 + 300 + 0 = 4100
Which category comprises 1/4 of the total number of graduates?
Well, 1/4 of 4100 is APPROXIMATELY 1000
The only category that has APPROXIMATELY 1000 graduates is the Bachelor's degree category.
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Re: DI Set #12
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sandy wrote:
The number of associate degrees expected to be granted in 2001 is most nearly what percent greater than the number of associate degrees expected to be granted in 1995?
(A) 2%
(B) 3%
(C) 5%
(D) 7%
(E) 9%
Associate degrees expected to be granted in 2001 = 489
Associate degrees expected to be granted in 1995 = 458
The DIFFERENCE in the number of associate degrees = 489 - 458 = 31
So, the question is, what percentage is represented by 31/458
One option is to use your calculator for this conversion.
The other option is to apply some number sense.
31/458 is pretty close to 30/450, which equals 1/15
1/15 = 6.7%
So, it looks like the correct answer is
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Brent
