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An entrepreneur needs to raise $20,000 for improvements to her factory. She plans to contribute 60 percent of this sum from her own personal savings. What amount will she need to generate from other sources?

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Answer:

$8,000

Step-by-step explanation:

The entrepreneur needs $20,000. She can raise 60% from savings. It means she needs to generate 40% from other sources.

40% of $20,000 is

=40/100 x $20,000

=0.4 x $20,000

=$8,000

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