SOLUTION: in examination 60% of the candidates passed. the number of candidate who passed was 240 how many failed?

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Question 940190: in examination 60% of the candidates passed. the number of candidate who passed was 240 how many failed?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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.60T = 240
T = 240/.60 = 400
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400 - 240 = 160failed