Question

Ben scores 56 out of 79 marks in a math test.What is his score as a percentage t0 1 decimal place

Answer 1

56/79=.7088

The answer is 70.9%

Answer 2

Answer: 70.9%

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Ben scores 56 out of 79 marks in a math test.

i.e. Maximum Marks = 79

Marks obtained by Ben = 56

Then, the percentage of his score :-

$\dfrac{\text{Marks obtained}}{\text{Maximum marks}}\times100\\\\=\dfrac{56}{79}\times100=70.8860759494\approx70.9\%$  [Rounded to the nearest 1 decimal place.]

Hence, Ben score =70.9%