Question

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Harry got 42 out of 49 correct in his test.
What fraction of the marks did he get wrong?
Give your answer in its simplest form.

Answer 1

1/7

Explanation:

=49-42

=7

=7/49

=1/7(simpilified)

Answer 2

Answer: 1/7

Explanation:

Total questions answered = 49

Harry correct answers = 42

Harry wrong answers = (49 - 42) = 7

Thus, the only fraction of wrong answers = (Number of wrong answers / Total number of questions answered)

i.e 7/49

= 1/7

Thus, harry answered 1/7 of the 49 questions wrongly.