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Malcolm saved $80 to spend on a gift for his mother. He spent half of his savings on a necklace, $30 on a bracelet and wants to spend the rest on earrings. What shows the part of his savings he has left to spend on earrings?

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Answer:

$10 or 12.5%

Explanation:

80-(80/2)-30

80-40-30

80-70

$10

10 is 12.5% of 80

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User Scordo
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Answer:

80-40=40

40-30=10

he only has $10 remaining in savings

Explanation:

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