Question

You earn a score of 86.8 on a standardized exam. Your score is 140% higher than your friend's score on the standardized exam. What is your friend's score?

Answer 1

Your friend scored 62

Explanation:

Let your friend's score = x

140/100 * x = 86.8 Starting statement

1.4x = 86.8 % has been changed to a decimal

1.4x = 86.8/1.4 Divide by 1.4

x = 86.8/1.4

x = 62 Answer