Females:240(.60)=144

Females on Jays side: 144(.50)=72

# Answer

72
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Mary and Jay are planning a wedding. Of the 240 guests, 60 percent are female.  Of the females, 50 percent are from Jay's family.  How many female guests are from Jay's family?
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Mary and Jay are planning a wedding. Of the 240 guests, 60 percent are female.  Of the females, 50 percent are from Jay's family.  How many female guests are from Jay's family?
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