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Steve took his remote controlled submarine to the pond. His submarine sank 19 out of 25 boats. What percentage of the boats were still afloat?
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Steve took his remote controlled submarine to the pond. His submarine sank 19 out of 25 boats. What percentage of the boats were still afloat?

User James Conigliaro
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Answer:

24%

Step-by-step explanation:

1) 25-19=6

2) 6/25 x 100 = 24%

User Nilamo
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Answer: 24%

Step-by-step explanation:

25/25 = 100%

19/25 x 100% = 76%

(25 - 19)/25 = 100% - 76%
6/25 = 24%
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