SOLUTION: In a sample of tulip bulbs, 72% were defective. What fraction of the bulbs were defective?

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Question 280785: In a sample of tulip bulbs, 72% were defective. What fraction of the bulbs were defective?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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72%is out of 100%
so its 72%2F100
which reduced is 18%2F25