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if there are only 2 of a particular stamp remaining out of 5000 originally printed, what percent remains today?​

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Answer:

0.04%

Explanation:

To find a percentage, we want to create a ratio of a portion by the total.

Our portion is 2.

Our total is 5000.

Let's create the ratio by dividing the numbers.

2/5000

Divide.

= 0.0004

Multiply this by 100 to find the percentage.

0.04%

This is your answer.

Check your answer by plugging it into a percentage equation.

0.04/100 of 5000 = 2

0.0004 • 50000 = 2

2 = 2

Your answer is correct.

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