If 90% of 150 students passed their exam, and 1/5 of those received an A on the test, how many students received an A?

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Ayenew Yihune Demeke asked Sep 8, 2022

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If 90% of 150 students passed their exam, and 1/5 of those received an A on the test, how many students received an A?

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Ayenew Yihune Demeke asked Sep 8, 2022

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27 students received an A

Explanation:

90% of 150 is 135

1/5 of 135 is 27

Keshet answered Sep 10, 2022

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27

Explanation-
90%= .9
.9(150)=
135
135(1/5)=
27

Morteng answered Sep 11, 2022

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