SOLUTION: Rona drove 56 miles to visit a friend. She drove 42 miles before stopping for gas. What percent of the drive did Rona complete before stopping for gas?

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Question 866935: Rona drove 56 miles to visit a friend. She drove 42 miles before stopping for gas. What percent of the drive did Rona complete before stopping for gas?
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Rona drove 56 miles to visit a friend. She drove 42 miles before stopping for gas. What percent of the drive did Rona complete before stopping for gas?
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Smdz' 42/56 = 0.75 = 75%
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Stan H.
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