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Marcus solved this problem and found that 190% of 20 is 380. Is he correct? Explain why or why not. 190 percent = 1. 90. 1. 90 times 20 = 000. 000 3800 = 380. 0.

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Answer:

not correct, 190% of 20 is 38

150% of 20 is 20 x 1.5 which equals 30

200% of 20 is 20 x 2.0 which equals 40

190% of 20 cannot be more than what 200% of 20 is

Explanation:

200% is the same as 'double' a number

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