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ms. levine had 32 dry-erase markers seven of them were blue and the rest were black. what percent of the markers were black?

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Answer: 78% of the markers are black

Explanation:

1. Subtract the total of markers by the amount that are blue.

a. 32-7 = 25

2. Divide the amount of black markers by the total of markers

b. 25/32 = 0.78125

3. Make this number a percentage

c. 0.78125 x 100 = 78%


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