Question

Morgan got a 42 out of 40 points on her American Government quiz due to an extra credit question. What is her grade as a mixed number in simplest form?

Answer 1

Answer: 1 -1/20

Explanation:

Based on the given conditions, formulate: 42 divided by 40

Cross out the common factor: 21/20

Convert to mixed fraction: 1- 1/20

Answer 2

42/40 is equivalent to 1 2/40 which can be rescued to 1 1/20