SOLUTION: Ming is saving his money to buy a pair of inline skates. The skates cost $67.50 and Ming has saved $27.00 so far. What percent of the total cost has he saved?

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Question 945174: Ming is saving his money to buy a pair of inline skates. The skates cost $67.50 and Ming has saved $27.00 so far. What percent of the total cost has he saved?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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percentage=(part/whole)(100%)=($27.00/$67.50)(100%)=40%
ANSWER Ming has saved 40% of the money to buy the inline skates.