At a local high school, enrollment in the drama club increases by 5 percent each year. What is the common ratio in this situation?
Answer
A
0 point 9 5
B
1 point 0 5
C
1 point 9 5
D
0 point 0 5
Explanation
An increase of 5% means each year's enrollment is 100% + 5% = 105% of the previous year's enrollment. As a decimal, 105% is 1.05, so the common ratio is 1.05, choice B.
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