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There are 200 seats on a train. Forty-two percent of the seats are taken. About how many seats are empty? Show and explain your work.

There are 200 seats on a train. Forty-two percent of the seats are taken. About how-example-1
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Answer:

116

Explanation:

42/100 (that's the percent) = 84/200

200-84=116

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