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A librarian knows that 45% of the books currently checked out will NOT be returned on the due date. The library has a

total of 145 books currently checked out. How many of the library's books will be returned on the due date?




Please answer it’s due at 9:00pm

User Scott Peal
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Answer:

79 books

Explanation:

45% books not returned = 55% books will be returned

145 books currently checked out

55% of 145 = 79.75

since you can't return 3/4 of a book, i would round down to 79.

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