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A civil service mock exam has 120 items. If the passing rate is 60%, what is the minimum number of correct answers needed to pass?

  1. 71
  2. 48
  3. 7
  4. 72

Answer

D. 72

Solution

60% of 120 = 72; the minimum whole number of items is 72.

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