SOLUTION: john bought 140 pieces of plywood for a construction job, but 40% of them were wraped and had to be returned. How many pieces did john return?

SOLUTION: john bought 140 pieces of plywood for a construction job, but 40% of them were wraped and had to be returned. How many pieces did john return?

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Question 1031721: john bought 140 pieces of plywood for a construction job, but 40% of them were wraped and had to be returned. How many pieces did john return?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there,
40% of 140
= 40/100 x 140
= 56 pieces of wood.
Hope this helps :-)
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