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During bowling practice, Marley rolled 14 strikes out of 70 attempts. what percent of Marleys attempt were strikes?

User Giorgy
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Answer: 20% were strikes

explanation: 14 / 70 = x / 100 cross-multiply

14 * 100 = 70 * x

1400 = 70 * x divide both sides by 70

20 = x = 20% were strikes

User Chris Bui
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Answer:

20%

Explanation:

14/70 = 0.2

0.2 x 100= 20

User Mu Is Too Short
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