A nursing student scores 68 out of 80 points on a pharmacology quiz. What percentage did the student earn?
- A.80%
- B.85%
- C.82.5%
- D.75%
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Correct answer
B. 85%
Rationale
B is correct: Percentage = (part ÷ whole) × 100 = (68 ÷ 80) × 100 = 0.85 × 100 = 85%. A is incorrect: 80% would be 64 out of 80. C is incorrect: 82.5% would be 66 out of 80. D is incorrect: 75% would be 60 out of 80.
Key concepts
Percentage calculationBasic mathTest scores