When Jose took the test over, he increased his score by 15 percentage points. Jose raised his score to an 83% on the test. Which of the following equations represents the word problem if "x" represents Jose's score on the first test? x + 15 = 83 x = 15 + 83 x - 15 = 83
increased by 15
past score was x
increased by 15 means he raised to 15+x
it was raised to 83%
therefor
x+15=83
first option is right (and first test was 68%)
Answer:
The correct equation is x+15=83
Option 1 is correct.
Step-by-step explanation:
When Jose took the test over, he increased his score by 15% points
Let he scored in first test x%
In second test scored 83% which was 15% more than first test.
He increased his score by 15% points from first test.
Thus, Scored in second test = x + 15
We are given second test scored 83%
Therefore, x+15 must be equal to 83
Hence, The correct equation is x+15=83