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Ms. Kewley buys $25 worth of pencils for her classroom. She has a coupon for 15% off. What is the total cost of the pencils after the coupon is used?

User Macarse
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Answer:

$21.25

Explanation:

(25•15)/100= 3.75

25-3.75=21.25

User Greg Wang
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Answer: $21.25

Explanation:

100% - 15% = 85%

85% x 25 = 85/100 x 25 = 21.25

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