* In a box of chocolate candies, 30% of the candies are dark chocolate; the rest are milk chocolate. What percent more milk chocolate candies are in the box than dark chocolate candies? Explain why we can’t solve this problem by subtracting 70% - 30%. Then solve the problem correctly, explaining your reasoning.
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