Question

Alayna has received 35% of a $4000 scholarship for academic achievement. 90% of what Alayna received will go towards college tuition. How much will Alayna pay towards her college tuition?

Answer 1

first you have to find 30% of 4000. Do you know how to do that ?

Answer 2

1,200?

Answer 3

oops 35% of 4000

Answer 4

1,400?

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

so would 1,400 be my answer?

Answer 7

now you need to take 90% of 1400

Answer 8

1,260?

Answer 9

you got it. $1260
Because she received 35% of 4000, and 90% of what she took went to her college tuition. Understand ?

Answer 10

Yes! thank you so much! you rock. I appreciate your help.

Answer 11

anytime :) glad I could help