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Tina's book bag contains 12 fiction books and 4 non-fiction books. What percentage of the

books is non-fiction?

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Answer: 0.48 percent

Explanation:

User Fito Von Zastrow
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25%

Explanation:

# of non-fiction books ÷ # of total books = percentage of non-fiction books

4 non-fiction books + 12 fiction books = 16 total books

4 non-fiction books divided by 16 total books = percentage of non-fiction books

4÷16= 0.25

0.25 x 100 = 25%

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