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Pete had 140 candies. He kept 28 candies for himself and gave the rest away. What percentage of his candies did he give away? SHOW ALL WORK!!!

Pete had 140 candies. He kept 28 candies for himself and gave the rest away. What percentage of his candies did he give away? SHOW ALL WORK!!!
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Pete had 140 candies. He kept 28 candies for himself and gave the rest away. What percentage of his candies did he give away? SHOW ALL WORK!!!

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candies given away=140-28=112

% of candies given away=100× 112/140=80%

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