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Michelle, Lyle, and Paula buy lunch together. The total bill was $45. If Michelle pays 35% of the total bill and Lyle pays 48% of the total bill, how much of the total bill will Paula pay?

A.
$7.65
B.
$13.40
C.
$21.69
D.
$27.44

User Molo
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

.17(45) = 7.65

100 - 35 - 48 = 17

17% as a decimal is .17

User John Dalsgaard
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