Question

You earn a score of 86.8 on a standardized exam. Your score is 140% higher than your friend's score on the standardized exam. What is your friend's score?

Answer 1

Answer:

Your friend scored 62

Step-by-step explanation:

Let your friend's score = x

140/100 * x = 86.8      Starting statement

1.4x = 86.8                  % has been changed to a decimal

1.4x = 86.8/1.4             Divide by 1.4

x = 86.8/1.4

x = 62                          Answer