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A packet holds 8 sheets of paper. Mei Ling used 3 of the sheets. Express the number of sheets she used as a percentage of the number of sheets in the packet.
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- 3/8 = 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375
- 0.375 × 100% = 37.5%
Ans: 37.5%