In a test consisting of 80 questions, Anita answered 60% of the first 55 questions correctly. What percentage of the remaining questions should she answer correctly to obtain 70% in the entire exam?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 92%.
Total questions = 80
She needs 70% correct = = 56 correct answers
For 55 questions, 60% correct = = 33 correct
Remaining questions = 80 − 55 = 25
She needs = 56 - 33 = 23 correct
Required % = × 100 = 92%