Jane class

When asked how many students are in class, Jane said, if we increase the number of students in our class by hundred % and then add half the number of students, we get 100. How many students are in Jane's class?

Correct result:

x =  40

Solution:


x+x+x/2=100

5x = 200

x = 40

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