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Jerry has eight pairs of socks five re white what percent of coloured socks does Jerry have?

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69%. If there are 8 pairs then 8x2=16. 16-5= 11. 11/16= 69% or 68.75%, then to double check my answer I take 5/16= 31% or 31.25%. 69+31= 100 and 68.75+31.25=100.
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