Hello,
Could you please clarify why we used “y + 1” in this context? The question states, “if no additional students attempted the question,” which suggests that the correct answer should be 16, not 17.
“after another stuent attempted…” implies that the total (y) was increased 1
Oh, I interpreted “no additional students…” as relating to “after another student…,” which means that the additional student should not be counted. That’s why I believe “y” is the correct answer, not “y + 1.” So, these two are separated from each other? Correct me if I am wrong.
No, you’re missing the context.
Before (first sentence): There were y total students
After (second sentence): There are y + 1 total students cuz of the addition of another student.
So as of now, we have that y + 1 students have attempted the test.
Now the question says, if no more students attempted the question (still y + 1 students) then how many students attempted the test? It’s clearly y + 1 right?
That’s exactly what I meant:)) yes, it is clear now! thank you so much!