SOLUTION: solve and check Of 32 students in a class 28 passed. What percentage of the students passed? I=Prt 32=28*r*1 r=32/28= I do not think I am doing this correct. Please he

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Question 117903: solve and check
Of 32 students in a class 28 passed. What percentage of the students passed?
I=Prt
32=28*r*1
r=32/28=
I do not think I am doing this correct. Please help, thanks

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
28/32 = x/100
x = 100(28/32)
x = 100*(7/8)
x = 87.5
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Ans: 87.5%
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Cheers,
Stan H.