SOLUTION: Out of 250 cakes,you use 34% for a party. How many cakes are left over?

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Question 761931: Out of 250 cakes,you use 34% for a party. How many cakes are left over?
Answer by mohits610@gmail.com(6) About Me  (Show Source):
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34% of 250 is equal to 85.thus 85 cakes were used for the party.remaining cakes=250-85=165