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Question 667497: If I missed 8 question out 72 wrong. what would my score be. And if you can show how to solve the problem please
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, vleith:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

If I missed 8 question out 72 wrong.  64 correct.

what would my score be:  %2864%2F72%29%2A100 = 86.5 % rounded to the nearest tenth

Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you missed 8 out of 72, then you got 72-8+=+64 correct
Now, what percent of 72 is 64?
%2864%2F72%29%2A100+=+88.88percent 88.9%
A solid B