SOLUTION: in a test 68% of pupils pass, 18% got a distinction and others failed.what % failed? how many failed?

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in a test 68% of pupils pass, 18% got a distinction and others failed.what % failed? how many failed?

Answer by checkley79(3341)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1-(.68+.18)
1-.86=.14 or 14% failed.

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