Inactive Tutor answered 08/22/18
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hello Maica, Easiest way to solve this is by changing the percentages into fractions.
50% = 1.
______. (One-half).
2.
20% =1.
_____. (One - fifth).
5.
So, we have 1 x 1 x 160.
____. ____. _____.
2. 5. 1.
= 1. x 160.
____. _______. (Multiply the top and bottom numbers).
10. 1.
Now we have 160.
______. Now divide 10 into 160.
10.
=16. -----> Answer.
Hope this helps.