Percentages: Sophie receives 35% in her first essay; it's 40% of her overall grade.

[MichelleKohnen]

Sophie receives 35% in her first essay. It is worth 40% of her overall grade.
She doesn't know the grade to her second essay, but it is worth 60%.
In order to earn 50% overall, what grade is needed for her second essay?


Thank you to anyone who knows this!

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Sophie receives 35% in her first essay. It is worth 40% of her overall grade.
She doesn't know the grade to her second essay, but it is worth 60%.
In order to earn 50% overall, what grade is needed for her second essay?
Thank you to anyone who knows this!

hint:

35% of 40% = 14%

She needs to get 50% total.

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