SOLUTION: If I need an 85% on a 40 question test how many do I need to get correct?

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Question 756885: If I need an 85% on a 40 question test how many do I need to get correct?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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The equation would be:
x/40 x 100 = 85%
x/40 = 85/100
x = (40 x 85)/100
x = 34
You would need to answer 34
questions right out of 40
to achieve 85%.
34/40 x 100
= 85%
Hope this helps.
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