SOLUTION: The Grand Old Duke of York had 10 000 men. He lost 10% of them on the way to the top of the hill and he lost 15% of the rest as he marched them back down the hill. What percentage

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Question 950758: The Grand Old Duke of York had 10 000 men. He lost 10% of them on the way to the top of the hill and he lost 15% of the rest as he marched them back down the hill. What percentage of the 10 000 men were still there when they reached the bottom of the hill?
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He lost +.1%2A10000+=+1000+ leaving
+.9%2A10000+=+9000+ men
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He lost +.15%2A9000+=+1350+ leaving
+.85%2A9000+=+7650+ who marched
back down the hill
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+7650+%2F+10000+=+.765+
+.765%2A100+=+76.5+
76.5% of the men were left