SOLUTION: Five out of 10 marbles in a bag are red. What percentage of the marbles are not red? A)50% B)55% C)60% D)76%

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Question 1143200: Five out of 10 marbles in a bag are red. What percentage of the marbles are not red?
A)50%
B)55%
C)60%
D)76%
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 are not red, and 5/10 is 50%