The author of a book was told that he would have to cut the number of pages by 11% for the book to sell at a popular price and still make a profit.

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anonymous · Answer

If these cuts were made what percent of the original number of pages was in the final version?

I think 89.

stormswan · Answer

how many pages are there?

anonymous · Answer

They didn't give the number in this problem. In the one after, it is 259.

anonymous · Answer

The author of a book was told that he would have to cut the number of pages by 11% for the book to sell at a popular price and still make a profit. 

2. If the finished book contained 259 pages, how many pages were in the original form?

stormswan · Answer

287

anonymous · Answer

That's for the second question, right?

stormswan · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

Thanks, that's what I got, but needed to double check. I have one last one that I have no idea how to do, so if you could help, I'd be grateful.

stormswan · Answer

ok

anonymous · Answer

If the finished book contained 259 pages how many pages were cut?

stormswan · Answer

28

anonymous · Answer

Thank you very much, you've been a big help! I'm going to go fan you now :)

stormswan · Answer

and ok :) thanks :)