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GRE Quantitative Reasoning Section

Calculating Marbles after Giving Away a Percent

Very Easy Arithmetic Fractions, Decimals, And Percents

Sam has a jar that contains 120 marbles. He gives away 40% of the marbles to his friend. How many marbles does Sam have left in the jar?

First, to find out how many marbles he gives away, calculate 40% of 120. Then, subtract that number from the original amount to find out how many are left.

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