Martha’s bakery started with 200 cupcakes in the morning. After a busy afternoon, there were only 60 cupcakes left. By what percent did the cupcake inventory drop?

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Martha’s bakery started with 200 cupcakes in the morning. After a busy afternoon, there were only 60 cupcakes left. By what percent did the cupcake inventory drop?

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Answer: It dropped by 70%

Explanation:

200-60=140

140/200=.70

Synacker answered Dec 15, 2022

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Answer:

70%

Explanation:

140 = 200x

140/200 = x

14/20 = x

7/10 = x

70%

Kits answered Dec 19, 2022

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