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George has a small coin collection. He has collected 16 gold coins, 28 silver coins, 32 copper coins, and 4 bronze coins. At a flea market, George sells 15% of his coins. Find the number of coins he sold.
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George has a small coin collection. He has collected 16 gold coins, 28 silver coins, 32 copper coins, and 4 bronze coins. At a flea market, George sells 15% of his coins. Find the number of coins he sold.

User Eric Hasselbring
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80 - 15% = 68
He sold 12 and has 68 left.
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User Kavatari
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So first You need to add 16, 28, 32, 4. And you'll get 80 coins
The Total number of coins sold by George
. 15% of 80
.15/100 X 80
. 12 coins
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