SOLUTION: have 62 apples to distribute amongst 85 persons what % do I give to each person?

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Question 1072709: have 62 apples to distribute amongst 85 persons what % do I give to each person?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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It is 62/85=72.9%
You multiply the fraction by the number of people, 85 and you get back the 62 apples you used.