[2bnurse-1]

thats correct pandaluck, only the math and read counts.

[hg09]

You may get science questions depending on your school. Some may look at them but mine doesn't - they're not included in the composite score. They were A&P, biology, cellular biology, and chemistry questions.

[Glina]

Can somebody please help me...How do you solve this:

The ratio of 2 to 5=(?)%
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3/16=(/)%x3/4
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0.6% of 18 equals:
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8% of x is equal to 48. Solve for x

As you can see, I am having troubles with %.

[lisa333]

Is Samuel Merritt the only location offering the NET in the Bay Area? Does there exist a list of locations where the test is offered? Thanks!

[hg09]

Glina - here's those problems that you posted:

The ratio of 2 to 5=(?)%

1. Set up an equation that you can work with. Put the 2 over the 5 and set it equal to x over 100 (since percentage is always out of 100%), x = percentage.

2/5 = x/100

2. Solve the equation by cross multiplying (multiply diagonally each way)

5x = 100*2
5x = 200

3. Finally, divide by 5 so that it leaves x by itself (this is the percentage you want to figure out)

5x/5 = 200/5

This leaves: x = 40

The answer is 40/100 or 40%

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3/16=(/)%x3/4

1. To start this problem, write everything out. Remember that the fraction (/)% is going to be an unknown number (x) over 100 (100%).

3/16 = x/100 * 3/4

2. On the right side of the equals sign, multiply across the top and bottom (x times 3 on top, 100 times 4 on bottom) and you should get:

3/16 = 3x/400

3. Cross multiply to get (3x times 16, 400 times 3)

48x = 1200

48x/48 = 1200/48

x = 25

The answer is 25/100 or 25%

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0.6% of 18 equals:

1. Try to imagine that this is just a common whole number like 10%. The first thing you would do in that case is put a decimal all the way to to right of the 10 and move it to the left 2 spaces to get .10

So with this one you do the same

0.6% = .006

.006 * 18 = ___

When you multiply you should get .108

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8% of x is equal to 48. Solve for x

1. Start by converting the percentage into a decimal like in the last problem

8% = .08

2. Set an equation

.08x = 48

3. Solve for x

.08x/.08 = 48/.08

x = 600

4. You can double check your answer by plugging it back in as x

.08(600) = 48

48 = 48, so it is correct

Hope that helps and isn't more confusing - be sure to really study and know the percentages/fractions (my exam had a lot) - maybe someone can chime in with some other tips. Good luck!

[Glina]

Thank you so much! This really helped.

However, I failed my NET yesterday. I missed the reading by 2 points (had 58, and 60 is required). Now I have to wait 60 days before taking it again. I am done with all of my pre-reqs and the NET is only the thing keeping me from applying. I am so mad at myself right now. I should have taken the NET a few months ago when I was still working on my pre-reqs. I left 5 or 6 questions unanswered because I run out of time and I have no idea what happened to my stupid brain and why I did not just guessed those. Maybe I would have one more correct answer and maybe I could have passed it. English is my second language and that “helped” too. I just feel so dumb! Oh, wait, maybe I am

Originally Posted by hg09

Glina - here's those problems that you posted:

The ratio of 2 to 5=(?)%

1. Set up an equation that you can work with. Put the 2 over the 5 and set it equal to x over 100 (since percentage is always out of 100%), x = percentage.

2/5 = x/100

2. Solve the equation by cross multiplying (multiply diagonally each way)

5x = 100*2
5x = 200

3. Finally, divide by 5 so that it leaves x by itself (this is the percentage you want to figure out)

5x/5 = 200/5

This leaves: x = 40

The answer is 40/100 or 40%

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3/16=(/)%x3/4

1. To start this problem, write everything out. Remember that the fraction (/)% is going to be an unknown number (x) over 100 (100%).

3/16 = x/100 * 3/4

2. On the right side of the equals sign, multiply across the top and bottom (x times 3 on top, 100 times 4 on bottom) and you should get:

3/16 = 3x/400

3. Cross multiply to get (3x times 16, 400 times 3)

48x = 1200

48x/48 = 1200/48

x = 25

The answer is 25/100 or 25%

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0.6% of 18 equals:

1. Try to imagine that this is just a common whole number like 10%. The first thing you would do in that case is put a decimal all the way to to right of the 10 and move it to the left 2 spaces to get .10

So with this one you do the same

0.6% = .006

.006 * 18 = ___

When you multiply you should get .108

-------------------------------

8% of x is equal to 48. Solve for x

1. Start by converting the percentage into a decimal like in the last problem

8% = .08

2. Set an equation

.08x = 48

3. Solve for x

.08x/.08 = 48/.08

x = 600

4. You can double check your answer by plugging it back in as x

.08(600) = 48

48 = 48, so it is correct

Hope that helps and isn't more confusing - be sure to really study and know the percentages/fractions (my exam had a lot) - maybe someone can chime in with some other tips. Good luck!

[2bnurse-1]

hg09, that is very sweet of you to help glina solve those problems.
your a very helpful individual as i see it took you a while to write all the steps down.
the world needs more ppl like you!

[Glina]

I agree. Very generous!

[hg09]

Glinda, sorry to hear you had a stumble with the NET but remember, it's just that - a stumble. Get yourself up, dust your knees, and get ready to go at it again. Looks like you were extremely close to passing - don't give up! There's some people on this board with English as their second language, maybe they can offer some strategy for the reading. Good luck!

[tcoley2010]

I have been watching this forum for a few months and have decided to reply. I wanted to thank everyone for all of their advice they have passed on to others.
I am taking the NET on 8/16/08. I have studied but I feel confident too. If I don't pass my school will allow me to apply next semester.
Is there anyone else here that is attending TWU Dallas?
I have noticed that some are retaking the exam after 30 days, for a better score. Does anyone know if TWU has that same policy?
Thanks