SmartJosh
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  • 04-01-2021
  • Mathematics
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There are 60 seats on a train. 6 of the seats are empty. What percentage of the seats on the train are empty?

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capsasha2
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  • 14-01-2021

Answer:

10%

Step-by-step explanation:

  1. Set up a proportion: [tex]\frac{6}{60} = \frac{x}{100}[/tex]  
  2. Cross multiply, then divide: 6 × 100 = 600, 600 ÷ 60 = 10
  3. 10/100 = 10%

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