SOLUTION: on a spelling test with 50 words, Jim spelled 84% correctly. how many words did jim spell correct?

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Question 962904: on a spelling test with 50 words, Jim spelled 84% correctly. how many words did jim spell correct?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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84% 0f 50: (0.84)(50)=42
ANSWER: He spelled 42 words correctly.