SOLUTION: Clive bought forty apples. he gave forty percent of the apples to his friends . how many of the apples are left .

SOLUTION: Clive bought forty apples. he gave forty percent of the apples to his friends . how many of the apples are left .

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Question 1090442: Clive bought forty apples. he gave forty percent of the apples to his friends . how many of the apples are left .

Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
40 apples* 40%=40*0.4=16
He gave away 16 and has 24 left.
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