SOLUTION: There were 40 questions on a test. A student answer 6 wrong. What did he for a percent on the test?
So basically his score.
I did try this, by using proportions, and then I go
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Question 741400: There were 40 questions on a test. A student answer 6 wrong. What did he for a percent on the test?
So basically his score.
I did try this, by using proportions, and then I got 6.6 repeating, and I'm just totally confused! Thanks for your help :)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
He got 6 wrong, so he got 40-6 = 34 correct
part/whole = percent/100
34/40 = x/100
34*100 = 40x
3400 = 40x
3400/40 = x
85 = x
x = 85
So he got 85%
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