2. The passing score in a 50-item test is 35. What is the passing rate? Step 1: What is asked?wh passing rate r Step 2: What are the given? 50-item test b, 35 passing score P r= P/b or Step 3: What is the formula? r=P / b Step 4: Substitute the given in the formula then solve. r= 35/50 or r=35+50 beginarrayr 0.7- 55.0 35.0/0 endarray 70% Step 5: Complete Answer The passing rate is 70%.