SOLUTION: A local Borders bookstore ordered 75 marketing books but received 65 books. What percent of the order was missing?

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Question 790442: A local Borders bookstore ordered 75 marketing books but received 65 books. What percent of the order was missing?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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75 - 65 = 10
10/75 * 100
= 13.3% of the order missing.
Hope this helps.
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