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UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge, 2022

Algebra Difficulty 1.0 Junior Find the answer United Kingdom

What is the difference between 40% of 50% of 60 and 50% of 60% of 70?

(A) $9$ (B) $8$ (C) $7$ (D) $6$ (E) $5$

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