We could do it this way.
315 * 0.2 = 63
315 - 63 = 252
I just saved a step in my original problem.
In other words, she had 80 percent of the money left after she spent part of it.
Posted by Ted on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 5:05pm.
susan has $450. she uses 30% of her money to but a dress and 20% of the remainder to buy a pair of shoes. how much money does she have left?
i got $225.00 left. am i right
math - Ms. Sue, Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 5:10pm
I got a different answer.
450 * 0.3 = 135
450 - 135 = 315
315 * 0.8 = 252
dont you mean 315 x 0.2?
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ok i see it thanks
You're welcome.
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