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Jeremy went school supply shopping and bought a calculator, pencils, markers, and notebooks for $17.50.

His mom had a coupon for 20% off their entire purchase. How much money did Jeremy spend on school supplies?

User Cypherabe
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Answer:14.00

Explanation:

17.50*80/100 = 14.00

User Newm
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Answer:

$14

Explanation:

x/17.5=20/100, do the butterfly method

17.5x20=350

350/100= 3.5

17.5-3.5=14

User Abigperson
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