SOLUTION: There are n gallons of oil. After m gallons have been used then, in terms of m and n, what percent of oil remains? What percent was used?

SOLUTION: There are n gallons of oil. After m gallons have been used then, in terms of m and n, what percent of oil remains? What percent was used?

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Question 1056780: There are n gallons of oil. After m gallons have been used then, in terms of m and n, what percent of oil remains? What percent was used?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
gallons remain
The percent that remains is:

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The percent that was used is:

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