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Mr. Marquez discovered that 18 of his 24 students enjoy reading in their spare time. What percent of his students enjoy reading in their spare time?

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the correct answer is 75%
User Axel Bregnsbo
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Answer:

75%

Explanation:

Use 'Percent(age) Composition'

1. (18/24) = 0.75 This shows that 0.75/1 students reads during their free time.

2. 0.75 x (100) = 75% This step is to allow the value we received above to be displayed as a percentage.

75% of students enjoy reading in their spare time.

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