SOLUTION: The Grand Old Duke of York had 10 000 men. He lost 10% of them on the way to the top of the hill and he lost 15% of the rest as he marched them back down the hill. What percentage
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Question 950758: The Grand Old Duke of York had 10 000 men. He lost 10% of them on the way to the top of the hill and he lost 15% of the rest as he marched them back down the hill. What percentage of the 10 000 men were still there when they reached the bottom of the hill?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
He lost leaving
men
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He lost leaving
who marched
back down the hill
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76.5% of the men were left
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