- ANo, it fell by 68%
- BYes, it fell by 12%
- CNo, it fell by 15%
- DNo, it fell by 17.6%
Step-by-Step Solution
The drop is 12 marks, but as a percent of 80 it is . 17.6% wrongly divides by 68.
Answer: C) No, it fell by 15%
Kiran's test score fell from 80 to 68. She says, 'My score fell by 12%.' Is she right?
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