SOLUTION: If the 240 sandwiches Joanna makes, 20 percent are tuna sandwiches, 40 percent are ham, and the rest are egg salad sandwiches. How many egg salad sandwiches does Joanna make?

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Question 1107865: If the 240 sandwiches Joanna makes, 20 percent are tuna sandwiches, 40 percent are ham, and the rest are egg salad sandwiches. How many egg salad sandwiches does Joanna make?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the 240 sandwiches Joanna makes, 20 percent are tuna sandwiches, 40 percent are ham, and the rest are egg salad sandwiches. How many egg salad sandwiches does Joanna make?
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Since 20% are tuna and 40% are ham, 40% must be egg salad.
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Ans:: 0.4*240 = 96 (# of egg salad sandwiches)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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