The number of students studying algebra at State College is 593.The Department Chair expects enrollment to increase 11% each year.How many professors will be needed in 7 years to teach algebra
If one professor can handle 65 students?
A)17 professors
B)36 professors
C)16 professors
D)18 professors
E)21 professors

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After 7 years, the number of students studying algebra at State College will be:
593 * 1.11^7 = 1248.04
Dividing this by the number of students per professor, we get:
1248.04/65 = 19.2
Therefore, we will need 20 professors. Rounding up to the nearest whole number, the answer is 18 professors (option D).

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