SOLUTION: This year, 75% of the graduating class of Harriet Tubman HS had taken at least 8 math courses. Of the remaining class members, 60% had taken 6 or 7 math courses. What percent of

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Question 133231: This year, 75% of the graduating class of Harriet Tubman HS had taken at least 8 math courses. Of the remaining class members, 60% had taken 6 or 7 math courses. What percent of the graduating class had taken fewer than 6 math courses?
Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
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8 math courses is 75%
6 or 7 courses is 60% of 25%=15%
then fewer than 6 courses is 100%-(75%+15%)=10%
Answer: 10%