Question

Val scored 85% on a test with 60 multiple-choice problems. How many problems did Val answer correctly?

Answer 1

51

Explanation:

51 divided by the total number of questions 60 gives you

0.85

And to convert a decimal to a percent you multiply by 100 (Kinda like how you divide a percent by 100 to get it's decimal just reversed)

0.85 multiplied by 100 gives you

85

85=85%

Answer 2

You use the expression:

X/60 = 85/100

You will have to multiply 60 by 85, then divide it by 100 which is...

51 questions correct