SOLUTION: what is 66 2/3% of 39 and can you explain how you got it... Thanks

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Question 700764: what is 66 2/3% of 39 and can you explain how you got it...
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Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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66 2/3 percent is equal to 2/3
+%282%2F3%29%2A39+=+2%2A13+
+2%2A13+=+26+
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Think of 100 divided into
33 1/3, 33 1/3, and 33 1/3 = 100
2/3 of 100 is then 66 2/3