SOLUTION: Josie spent $6 of her $8 on books at the book fair.What percent of her money did Josie spend at the book fair?

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Question 1122477: Josie spent $6 of her $8 on books at the book fair.What percent of her money did Josie spend at the book fair?
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, ikleyn:
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Answer by ikleyn(52873) About Me  (Show Source):
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%286%2F8%29%2A100 percents, which is the same as  %283%2F4%29%2A100 percents = 3*25 percents = 75 percents.


Answer.  75%.

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