Kong took %15, percent fewer seconds than Nolan took to complete his multiplication timed test. Kong took 85 seconds.

How many seconds did Nolan take?

Question

Raven Hunt

14 December, 22:24

+4

Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Jasmin Kaiser · Answer 1

First we find out the 15% of 85 which is

then because it says fewer we subtract 12.5 from 85 giving

Nolan took 72.25 seconds to take the test

Laura Rogers · Answer 2

Kong took 15% fewer seconds,

therefore 100 - 15 = 85%

85% = 85 seconds

1% = 1 second

100% = 100 second

Nolan took 100 seconds

Kong took %15, percent fewer seconds than Nolan took to complete his multiplication timed test. Kong took 85 seconds.How many seconds did Nolan take?