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Question 899853: There are
45
students in a speech contest. Yesterday,
1/3
of them gave their speeches. Today,
3/5
of the remaining students gave their speeches. How many students still haven't given their speeches?
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1/15 have not given their speeches
Answer by MathTherapy(10551)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

There are
45
students in a speech contest. Yesterday,
1/3
of them gave their speeches. Today,
3/5
of the remaining students gave their speeches. How many students still haven't given their speeches?


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