8. In an examination 40% of the students failed. The number of students that passed was 180. How many students failed?
A.120 B.270

C.300 D.450​

Respuesta :

Answer:

Neither. 72 students failed.

Step-by-step explanation:

40% of 180 is 72

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Given 60% of students passed , then 40% of students failed.

60% = 180 ( divide both sides by 60 )

1% = 3

Then

40% = 40 × 3 = 120

120 students failed the exam