SOLUTION: 15%of the persons taking a driving test failed to pass the first time.What percentage passed the first time and how many persons passed if 320 persons took the test?

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Question 1033910: 15%of the persons taking a driving test failed to pass the first time.What percentage passed the first time and how many persons passed if 320 persons took the test?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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100%-15%=85%
ANSWER 1: 85% passed the first time.
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(0.85)(320)=272
ANSWER 2: 272 people passed the test the first time.
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