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Bob is having a party. He invites 40 people. He asks 1/5 of the people to bring chips. He asks 3/10 of the people to bring drinks. He asks everyone else to bring dessert. How many people does he ask to
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Bob is having a party. He invites 40 people. He asks 1/5 of the people to bring chips. He asks 3/10 of the people to bring drinks. He asks everyone else to bring dessert. How many people does he ask to bring dessert?

User Kresimir Plese
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1/5 of 40 is 8
3/10 of 40 is 12

12+8=20
40-20=20
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