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

question 29

Multiple Choice

The number of students at a local university increased from 2,500 students to 5,000 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)1.072 percent per year.
• C)7.2 percent per year.
• D)250 students per year.