Question

Solve the problem. During one year, the Green's real estate bill included $250 for city services. The fire department received 17% of that amount. How much money went to the fire department?

Answer 1

To solve the problem, calculate 17% of $250 by converting the percentage to 0.17 and multiply it by the bill amount. The fire department received $42.50 from the bill.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find out how much money went to the fire department from the Green's real estate bill of $250 for city services, we need to calculate 17% of that amount. Here's how:

1. Convert the percentage into decimal form by dividing by 100, which makes 17% become 0.17.
2. Multiply the total amount of the bill by this decimal to find the portion for the fire department: $250 × 0.17.
3. Calculate the product to find out how much money the fire department received: $250 × 0.17 = $42.50.

Therefore, the fire department received $42.50 from the Green's city services bill.