Question

The expression c-0.25c can be used to find the cost of an item on sale for 25% off.Which expression below is equivalent to c-0.25c?

A)0.25c
B)0.75c
C)1.25c
D)0.75

Answer 1

0.75c

Explanation:

Answer 2

A) 0.75c

Explanation:

~The minuend of this expression is c, the subtrahend is 0.25c~

Let's pretend that "c" is anything, let's say they are cookies.

In the expression, you are taking 0.75 "cookies" away from the 1 "cookie"

So, it is just a simple subtraction problem! Now, solve that equation...

1cookie - 0.25 cookies = 0.75 cookies

or... 1c-0.25=0.75c

I hope this helps!