SOLUTION: Out of 270 racers who started the marathon, 242 completed the race, 24 gave up, and 4 were disqualified. What percentage did not complete the marathon?

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Question 1174772: Out of 270 racers who started the marathon, 242 completed the race, 24 gave up, and 4 were disqualified. What percentage did not complete the marathon?
Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
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