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1.** Mr. Jokinen is complaining about his heavy backpack. He removed a few books which decreased the weight of his backpack by 20%, but it still weighs 20 pounds. How much did h…

1.** Mr. Jokinen is complaining about his heavy backpack. He removed a few books which decreased the weight of his backpack by 20%, but it still weighs 20 pounds. How much did h…
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1.** Mr. Jokinen is complaining about his heavy backpack. He removed a few books which decreased the weight of his backpack by 20%, but it still weighs 20 pounds. How much did his backpack weigh before he removed the books?​

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User Carles Company
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Answer: 25 pounds

Step-by-step explanation: 100% - 20% = 80%

20 divided by 80% = 25

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