SOLUTION: In our solar system, 6 of the 8 plants have moons. what percentage of the planets have moons?

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Question 1130367: In our solar system, 6 of the 8 plants have moons. what percentage of the planets have moons?
Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
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The percentage is  %286%2F8%29%2A100 = 75%.

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