Question

The sixth grade held a bake sale to raise money for their end of the year party. Twenty moms each baked two dozen cookies. 85% of the cookies were sold at the bake sale. The principal took the left over cookies to a nearby retirement home. How many cookies did the principal take to the retirement home?

Answer 1

72

Explanation:

if they have 20 moms and each brings 2 dozens then 2 dozens = 24 x 20 = 480 - 85% that would leave 72 to bring to the retirement home :)

Answer 2

72

Explanation: