SOLUTION: A rancher is planning to put up 220 yards of fencing. In the morning she puts up 80 yards, and in the afternoon she puts up 40% of the remaining fence. What percent of the fence di

SOLUTION: A rancher is planning to put up 220 yards of fencing. In the morning she puts up 80 yards, and in the afternoon she puts up 40% of the remaining fence. What percent of the fence di

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Question 231021: A rancher is planning to put up 220 yards of fencing. In the morning she puts up 80 yards, and in the afternoon she puts up 40% of the remaining fence. What percent of the fence did she put up that day?
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
220-80=140
140*.4=56
140+56=196
196/220=.8909
=89.09%
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Ed
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