SOLUTION: jasmine did 40 problems correctly on a test, giving her a score of 62.5%.How many problems were on the test?

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Question 813401: jasmine did 40 problems correctly on a test, giving her a score of 62.5%.How many problems were on the test?
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
jasmine did 40 problems correctly on a test, giving her a score of 62.5%.How many problems were on the test?
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Let "x" be the number of problems on the test.
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Equation:
0.625x = 40
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x = 40/0.625
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x = 64
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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