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Arnold took a tray of cookies to a party. Ninety percent of the cookies were eaten. Only five remains. How many cookies were there originally on Arnold's tray? A) 4.5 cookies B) 5.55 cookies C) 45 cookies
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Arnold took a tray of cookies to a party. Ninety percent of the cookies were eaten. Only five remains.

How many cookies were there originally on Arnold's tray?

A) 4.5 cookies
B) 5.55 cookies
C) 45 cookies
D) 50 cookies

User Ed Avis
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Answer:

The correct answer is D. 50 cookies.

Explanation:

90% of 50= 45. There are only 5 cookies left, so 45+5= 50.

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