Asked by Jenniferlove

A student got 80 percent problems correctly which is 32 problems correct. how many problems are they in total? I got 40 in a page but it did not explain can you PLEASE EXPLAIN!!!!
Answered by Ms. Sue
0.8x = 32

Solve for x.

Answered by Moreine
80% of x problems = 32.
:. .8x=32
:. x= 32/0.8=40

Student 32 problems correct out of 40!