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

question 103

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) 1.071 percent per year.
• C) 7.1 percent per year.
• D) 250 students per year.

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