SOLUTION: Marilyn bought 1.6 kg of meat. SHe used 350 g of it to make meatballs and 80% of the remainder to make hamburgers. How many grams of meat did she have left?
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Question 1128683: Marilyn bought 1.6 kg of meat. SHe used 350 g of it to make meatballs and 80% of the remainder to make hamburgers. How many grams of meat did she have left?
Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.6 Kg * 1000 = 1600 grams
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1600 - 350 = 1250 grams
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1250 * 0.80 = 1000 grams for hamburgers
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therefore, there are 250 grams left
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