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On a test of 76 ​items, Pedro got 93​% correct.​ (There was partial credit on some​ items.) How many items did he get​ correct? incorrect?

User Dole Doug
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You would use the “is/of” method.

93 / 100 = x / 76

Cross multiply and divide:

7068 / 100 = 70.68

This means Pedro got around 70 to 71 questions correct and 5 or 6 questions incorrect.
User Max Roncace
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