Question

The Jones family paid $253 in August for

electricity. The September bill was 21% lower. How
much was the September bill?

Answer 1

21% of $253=53.13

Explanation:

First your going to take 21% and divide it by $253 and that will give you your answer. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Answer: $199.87

Explanation:

21% of 253 = 53.13

To find the amount of the September bill, you subtract 53.13 from 253

253 - 53.13 = 199.87

The September Bill was $199.87

Hope I helped!