If enrollment increases by approximately the same percentage between 2000 and 2010 as it decreased
between 1950 and 1960, what is the expected
enrollment in 2010?

Given:

The enrollment increases by approximately the same percentage between 2000 and 2010 as it decreased between 1950 and 1960.

To find:

The expected enrollment in 2010.

Solution:

Percentage decrease formula:

The percentage decrease in between 1950 and 1960 is:

The enrollment decreased by 12.5% between 1950 and 1960. So, the enrollment increases by 12.5% between 2000 and 2010.

The expected enrollment in 2010 is:

Therefore, the expected enrollment in 2010 is 7.875 thousands.