Question

Sewing patterns recommended buying extra fabric in case of mistakes. Darlene bought 7 yards of fabric, plus 20% extra fabric. Chris bought 4 yards of fabric plus 25% extra. Who bought more fabric. How much more?

Answer 1

Darlene bought more fabric

Darlene bought 3.4 yards more

Explanation:

Darlene = 7 yards + 20% extra

= 7 yards + (20% of 7 yards)

= 7 + (20% × 7)

= 7 + (0.2 × 7)

= 7 + 1.4

= 8.4 yards

Chris = 4 yards + 25% of 4 yards

= 4 yards + (25% of 4 yards)

= 4 + (25% × 4)

= 4 + (0.25 × 4)

= 4 + 1

= 5 yards

Darlene bought more fabric

How much more?

Darlene - Chris

= 8.4 yards - 5 yards

= 3.4 yards

Darlene bought 3.4 yards more