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The Mayflower started with 150 passengers. It lost 60% due to illness. How many people remained?

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Answer:

90 people.

Explanation:

60% can be deduced to a fraction of 6/10. If 6/10=150, then you can cross multiply 6*150 and 10*1. 900/10=90.

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