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A civil service mock exam has 80 items. If the passing rate is 60%, what is the minimum number of correct answers needed to pass?

1. 47
2. 32
3. 5
4. 48

Answer

D. 48

Solution

60% of 80 = 48; the minimum whole number of items is 48.

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