SOLUTION: I need to make a passing grade of 84 on a test with 50 questions on it, how many am I allowed to miss and still pass with 84?

SOLUTION: I need to make a passing grade of 84 on a test with 50 questions on it, how many am I allowed to miss and still pass with 84?

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Question 791579: I need to make a passing grade of 84 on a test with 50 questions on it, how many am I allowed to miss and still pass with 84?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
84% of 50 = 0.84*50 = 42

So you must get at least 42 correct

This means you are allowed to miss up to 50 - 42 = 8 problems (ie your max allowed you can miss is 8)
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