Question

Solve, show your work, and simplify if needed. Don't forget to include your units. Jay had $80. He used 25 of his money to buy new sneakers. How much did Jay spend on his new sneakers?

Answer 1

Jay spend $32 on his new sneakers.

Explanation:

The complete question is

Jay had $80. He used 2/5th of his money to buy new sneakers. How much did Jay spend on his new sneakers?

Solution

Given

The total sum of money with Jay = $80

He used 2/5th of his money to buy new sneakers

The amount of money used to buy the sneakers = 2/5 * $80

2 * $16 = $32

Jay spend $32 on his new sneakers.