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A boy had 72 coins and lost 25% of them How muy coins
did he have left?

User Kimsagro
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Answer:

100% - 25% = 75%

72 x 0.75 = 54

He had 54 coins left

Explanation:

Ok, to solve this question, first divide 72 by 100--- 72/100=.72

next, multiply .72*25 and u get--- 18

next subtract 72 and 18--- 72-18=54

the answer is the boy has 54 coins left

hope this helps!

User Flytofuture
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Answer:

54 coins left

Explanation:

72 x .25 = 18

72 - 18 = 54

User Mohsen Shakiba
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