elmer has a collection of 300 fossils. of these, 21% are fossilized snail shells.

how many fossilized snail shells does elmer have?

fossilized snail shells

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elmer has a collection of 300 fossils. of these, 21% are fossilized snail shells.

how many fossilized snail shells does elmer have?

fossilized snail shells

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