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Mr. Erwin has 70 books in his classroom library, and 35 of them are non-fiction. What percent of Mr. Erwin's books are non-fiction?

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What percent of Mr. Erwin's books are non-fiction?

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Answer: 50%

Explanation:
because 70/35 is 2. And if 70 books are 100%, the 35 would be 50%.
User Lord Bo
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Answer:

50%

Explanation:

35/70 simplifies to 1/2 = 50%

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