The Number of Students at a Local University Increased from 2,500

question 113

Multiple Choice

The number of students at a local university increased from 2,500 students 5000 students in 10 years. Based on a geometric mean, the university grew at an average percentage rate of

• A) 2,500 students per year
• B) 1.071 students per year
• C) 7.1 percent per year
• D) 250 students per year
• E) Cannot be determined

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