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Catherine and Joseph together bought a video game for $16.40. Joseph contributed $7.80.

Approximately what percent of the total cost did Catherine contribute? * DS
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Answer: 52.4 percent

Step-by-step explanation: So you'd want to subtract 7.80 from 16.40 to get 8.60. Then you'd multiply that by 100 which would give you 860. After you've done that you want to divide 860 by 16.40.

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Answer:

  • 16.40-7.80= 8.60
  • 8.60/16.40×100= 52.43%
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