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jessica earned 70% on an exam. if she earned 14 points, what was the total number of points possible on the exam?

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20. We say 14/.70 to get 20.
User Cronos
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Answer:

20

Explanation:

you just divid the number of points earned (14), by the percent earned (70). This gives you the total becuase you would divid 14 by the total to get 70.

jessica earned 70% on an exam. if she earned 14 points, what was the total number-example-1
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