The Kent High School Boosters Club has 250 members In 90 day

The Kent High School Booster’s Club has 250 members. In 90 days it hopes to have a membership of 376 by initiating a Web-based membership campaign. On average, how many new members does it need to sign up each day to reach that goal?

A. 1

B. 1.4

C. 1.5

D. 2.2

Solution

B. The Booster’s Club has 250 members and wants to reach 376 members in 90 days. Subtracting 250 from 376, the club needs to attract 126 new members. To do this in 90 days, the club must attract 126 ÷ 90 = an average of 1.4 members each day.