Question

Ms. Kewley buys $25 worth of pencils for her classroom. She has a coupon for 15% off. What is the total cost of the pencils after the coupon is used?

Answer 1

$21.25

Explanation:

(25•15)/100= 3.75

25-3.75=21.25

Answer 2

Answer: $21.25

Explanation:

100% - 15% = 85%

85% x 25 = 85/100 x 25 = 21.25