document.write( "Question 78702: Identify the amount in the statement \"140 is 28% of 500\"\r
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\"140 is 28% of 500\"
\n" ); document.write( "140 = (0.28)*500
\n" ); document.write( "140 is the interest
\n" ); document.write( "0.28 is the rate
\n" ); document.write( "500 is the amount
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