Question

It costs $4.95 to professionally dryclean a pair of slacks. Marcie uses a product that allows her to dry-clean clothes in her own dryer. For about $12, she can dry-clean 16 garments. 1. How much would it cost to have the slacks professionally dry-cleaned 16 times? 2. How much would she save by doing the job herself?

Answer 1

1. It would cost Marcie $79.20 to get 16 slacks dry cleaned professionally.

2. Marcie would save $67.20 doing the job herself.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. It’s simple really. Just multiply $4.95 and 16. Which will give you $79.20.

2. Also very simple. Just subtract $12 from $79.20 and you should get $67.20.