SOLUTION: If the goal is 20 minutes but it took you 37 minutes to complete the task, what % are you away from the goal of 20 minutes? Please show me how to work this out I am stumped. Thanks

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Question 751891: If the goal is 20 minutes but it took you 37 minutes to complete the task, what % are you away from the goal of 20 minutes? Please show me how to work this out I am stumped. Thanks

Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Take 20 from 37 = 17
Divide 17 by 20 then multiply by 100
this will give you 85%
Therefore you have exceeded your
target by 85%
Hope this helps
:-)