How can 85% be broken down with friendly percents to find 85% of a number? A. 2(25%)+3(10%) B. 3(25%)+10% C. 5(10%) +25% D. 4(10%)+2(25%)

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How can 85% be broken down with friendly percents to find 85% of a number?

A. 2(25%)+3(10%)

B. 3(25%)+10%

C. 5(10%) +25%

D. 4(10%)+2(25%)

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It can not be C or D because they do not even equal 85% so in this case I would should choice B

Zackify answered Jun 22, 2019

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B. 3(25%)+10%
is the only selection that adds to 85%.

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Personally, I might try 100%-10%-5%.

Avaynshtok answered Jun 25, 2019

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