60% of the total marks would be (80+80) * 0.6 = 96 marks
from the first exam 80 * 0.55 = 44 marks
96-44 marks = 52 marks
Sam needs at least 52 marks on the second exam to pass.
Jannet J.
asked • 04/20/20How to calculate math
Sam takes an English exam.
There are two papers in the exam.
Each paper has a maximum mark of 80
To pass the exam, Sam needs to get at least 60% of the total marks.
Sam gets 55% of the 80 marks in paper 1
Work out the least number of marks that Sam must get in paper 2 to pass the
English exam.
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