3 years ago

If James earned 90% on a test and got 36 points, how many points did he lose from the total possible points?

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2 answers:

SIZIF [17.4K]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

90 percent is 9/10 of total possible

x = total possible points

x * 9/10 = 36

x = 36 * (10/9) = 4 * 10 = 40

40 - 36 = 4

inn [45]3 years ago

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36 is 90% of 40. He lost 4 points

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