Test admission points

The test consisted of 50 questions, each with one possible correct answer. The test result is given by the sum of the correct answers, a maximum of 100 points. The criterion for admission was the achievement of 50 points. The study applicant answered 36 questions correctly. How many points did he get and pass the admissions process?

Result

x =  72
y=

Yes

No

Step-by-step explanation:

$$\begin{gathered} n=50 \\ x=36\cdot \frac{100}{n}=36\cdot \frac{100}{50}=\frac{36\cdot 100}{50}=\frac{3600}{50}=72 \end{gathered}$$

$$\begin{gathered} x>50 \\ 72>50 \\ y=1 \end{gathered}$$

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