SOLUTION: Vicky is making a sign for the school play. 2/25 of the sign is red, 2/5 is blue and 3/10 is yellow. What percent of the sign is not colored? Tell how you know.

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Question 573711: Vicky is making a sign for the school play. 2/25 of the sign is red, 2/5 is blue and 3/10 is yellow. What percent of the sign is not colored? Tell how you know.
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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2/25=.08%
2/5=.40%
3/10=.30%
.08+.40+.30=.78%
1-.78=.22 or 22% of the area is not colored.