The average number of students for Professor Shannon's finance class was 20. During the fall semester there was an increase of 3/5 in students. How many students are registered for his class in the fall?
A)32
B)24
C)30
D)26
E)None of these

Question

The average number of students for Professor Shannon's finance class was 20. During the fall semester there was an increase of 3/5 in students. How many students are registered for his class in the fall?
A)32
B)24
C)30
D)26 
E)None of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The average number of students for Professor Shannon's finance class was 20. During the fall semester there was an increase of 3/5 in students. So, the number of students in the fall semester = 20 + (3/5) * 20 = 20 + 12 = 32.

The Average Number of Students for Professor Shannon's Finance Class