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Question from Paige, a student: What is 13% of $5.99? |
Paige,
50% of $5.99 is 50/100 = 1/2 so 50% of $5.99 is 1/2 × $5.99 = $2.995.
25% of $5.99 is 25/100 = 1/4 so 25% of $5.99 is 1/4 × $5.99 = $1.4975.
73% of $5.99 is 73/100 so 73% of $5.99 is 73/100 × $5.99 = $4.3725.
13% of $5.99 is ......
Penny
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