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A local baker orders 240 pounds of flour each week for baking different types of breads. On the first day of the week, the baker uses 20% of the flour. How many pounds of flour did the baker use on the first day?

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Answer: 48 pounds.

Step-by-step explanation: 20% of 240 is calculated by multiplying .20 and 240, which is 48.

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