Question

Question 15

1 pts
Miranda wants to use a 15% off coupon on her $120 purchase at Macys.com. She is trying to
figure out how much she will save.
Which equation is the correct way to determine the accurate amount?
120 - 15% = x
120 - 15% = x
120 + 15% = x
120 + 15% = x
Question 16
2 pts

Answer 1

120 - 15% × 120 = x

Explanation:

All given answers are incorrect.

15% means 0.15

She is not subtracting 15% or 0.15 from 120.

She is subtracting 15% of 120 from 120.

The correct answer is

120 - 15% × 120 = x