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A total of 40 people made cakes for a bake sale. Each person made 3 cakes. Mrs. Sanchez found that 35% of these cakes were chocolate. How many chocolate cakes were made for the bake sale?

O A. 14
O B. 120
O c. 78
O D. 42​

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Answer: you answer would be A:14

Explanation:

User Vagaus
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Answer:

D. 42

Explanation:

40 people * 3 cakes per person = 120 cakes

35% of 120 = 0.35 * 120 = 42 chocolate cakes

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