Math Problem Statement

Mackenzie answered 72 questions correctly on her multiple choice math final that had a total of 160 problems. What percentage of questions did Mackenzie answer correctly on the final exam?

Solution

To find the percentage of questions Mackenzie answered correctly on her final exam, we can use the formula:

Percentage=(Number of Correct AnswersTotal Number of Questions)×100\text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Number of Correct Answers}}{\text{Total Number of Questions}} \right) \times 100

Given:

  • Number of Correct Answers = 72
  • Total Number of Questions = 160

Now, substitute the values into the formula:

Percentage=(72160)×100\text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{72}{160} \right) \times 100

First, divide 72 by 160:

72160=0.45\frac{72}{160} = 0.45

Now, multiply by 100 to convert the decimal to a percentage:

0.45×100=45%0.45 \times 100 = 45\%

So, Mackenzie answered 45% of the questions correctly on her final exam.

Would you like further clarification on the steps or other related questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How would the percentage change if Mackenzie had answered 80 questions correctly?
  2. What is the formula for finding the percentage of correct answers on a test?
  3. How do you calculate the percentage of incorrect answers on a test?
  4. If the test had 200 questions and she answered 90 correctly, what would her percentage be?
  5. How do you calculate the percentage of correct answers if the total number of questions is unknown?

Tip: Always remember to convert the fraction to a decimal first before multiplying by 100 to get the percentage!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Percentages
Fractions
Basic Arithmetic

Formulas

Percentage = (Correct Answers / Total Questions) * 100

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8