Mrs Lee Has 240 Presents. 40% of the presents are given to an orphanage. How many presents are given to the orphanage?
40% is 40/100 so 240*40/100 → 24*4 → 96
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40% of 240 = 40/100 * 240
\(\frac{40}{100}*240\\ =\frac{4}{1}*24\\ =4*24\\ =96\;\;presents \)