SOLUTION: The army purchased 320 acres of land for a new recreation center. If 280 acres are to be used for the center, what percent of the land remains for development?

SOLUTION: The army purchased 320 acres of land for a new recreation center. If 280 acres are to be used for the center, what percent of the land remains for development?

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Question 1009970: The army purchased 320 acres of land for a new recreation center. If 280 acres are to be used for the center, what percent of the land remains for development?
Answer by waseempalestine(4) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
320-280=40
40/320*100%=12.5%
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