SOLUTION: Michael took a test which consisted of 60 problems. He got 12 wrong. what percent did Michael get on the test?

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Question 308170: Michael took a test which consisted of 60 problems. He got 12 wrong. what percent did Michael get on the test?
Found 2 solutions by rapaljer, kandeekk:
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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If he got 12 wrong, then he got 48 right. His percent is
48/60, which reduces to 4/5 =80/100 or 80%.

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired

Answer by kandeekk(1) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
60-12=48
48/60=.8(100) 80%
Michael received 80% on his test.