Question

The publisher considered 10 manuscripts for publication and accepted 3. What percent were rejected?

Answer 1

Answer:

70%

Step-by-step explanation:

First find the number that were rejected

10-3 = 7

Then take that over the total

7/10

.7

70%

Answer 2

Answer: 70%

Step-by-step explanation:

10 - 3 = 7

So, there are 7 manuscripts that are rejected.

7/10 are rejected.

70/100

Therefore, 70% are rejected.