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Question 207112This question is from textbook Algeba I: An Incremental Development
: Please help me out with the answer to the word problem :)
joe has 105 books left in his store. if he originally had 300 books, what percent of the original number of books remain?
Thank you!
This question is from textbook Algeba I: An Incremental Development

Answer by Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
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joe started with 300 books.
joe has 105 books left.
percentages of the original books that remain = 105/300 * 100% = 35%.
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35% of 300 = .35 * 300 = 105
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