SOLUTION: John takes a test in which he correctly answers 167 out of 189 questions. What percentage score does John receive on the test?

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Question 988397: John takes a test in which he correctly answers 167 out of 189 questions. What percentage score does John receive on the test?

Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To estimate, 22 out of 189 wrong is a little more than 10%, so the score will be under 90% a little.
Long division or a calculator will give 88.35% or 88%. That is consistent with the estimate.

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