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Jamey says she only has 30% of her book to go before she finishes it. She has read 147 pages so far. How long is Jamey's book?

Jamey says she only has 30% of her book to go before she finishes it. She has read 147 pages so far. How long is Jamey's book?
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Jamey says she only has 30% of her book to go before she finishes it. She has read 147 pages so far.

How long is Jamey's book?

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If she has 30% to go, it means she has read 70% of the book.

It is also stated that she has read 147 pages so far.

Therefore,
70% = 147
1% = 147 ÷70 = 2.1
100% = 2.1 x 100 = 210 pages

The book has 210 pages
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