MATHEMATICS F/ELEM.TEACH...-W/MYMATHLAB
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Author: Beckmann
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Chapter 7.6, Problem 15P
* In a box of chocolate candies, 40% of the candies are dark chocolate; the rest are milk chocolate. There are 6 more milk chocolate candies than dark chocolate candies. In all, how many chocolate candies are in the box? Explain your reasoning.
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