SOLUTION: A magazine has 40 pages. If 16 of the 40 pages are advertising, what percentage of the magazine is advertising? 1. 2 over 5% 2. 16% 3. 24% 4. 40%

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Question 196563: A magazine has 40 pages. If 16 of the 40 pages are advertising, what percentage of the magazine is advertising?
1. 2 over 5%
2. 16%
3. 24%
4. 40%
Answer by checkley77(12569) About Me  (Show Source):
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16/40=2/5=.4=40% ans.(4)