SOLUTION: Jaylon spent $21.60 of the $80 he got for his birthday. What percent of his money did he spend?

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Question 1109960: Jaylon spent $21.60 of the $80 he got for his birthday. What percent of his money did he spend?
Answer by ikleyn(52777) About Me  (Show Source):
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The FRACTION   he spent is  21.60%2F80.00.


The PERCENTAGE he spent is  %2821.60%2F80.00%29%2A100.


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