What is the percentage of failure if a student scores 80% in English and 85% in Math, if in both subject got the passing percentage is 75%?
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- A. 7.5%
- B. 10%
- C. 5%
- D. 8%
Correct answer
8%
Explanation
Explanation Determine how much the student scored above the passing percentage for each subject: 1: English: 80%−75%=5% The student scored 5% above t he passing percentage. 2: Math: 85%−75%=10% The student scored 10% above the passing percentage. 3: Calculate the average percentage by which the student exceeded the passing percentage: Average percentage above passing= 5%+10% /2 =7.5% If we round this to the nearest whole number, it would b e approximately 8%.
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