Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134392790
Author: Beckmann, Sybilla
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2.5, Problem 22P
At a store, there is a display of 300 cans of beans. Of the 300 cans, 60% are brand A and 40% are brand B. How many cans of brand B beans must be removed so that 75% of the remaining cans are brand A? Explain your solution.
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Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities (5th Edition)
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