Jeanine bought a new pair of hiking boots on sale for 25% off the regular price.

The following formula describes this scenario:
s = r - 0.25r
Where
r = Regular price
s = Sale price

If the regular price was $216.67, how much did Jeanine pay for the hiking boots?

Question

Jeanine bought a new pair of hiking boots on sale for 25% off the regular price.

The following formula describes this scenario:
s = r - 0.25r
Where
r = Regular price
s = Sale price

If the regular price was $216.67, how much did Jeanine pay for the hiking boots?

anonymous · Answer

@amistre64 Help please?

anonymous · Answer

@hartnn Help? :L

texaschic101 · Answer

just sub in 216.67 in for r in the formula s = r - 0.25r

anonymous · Answer

I did, however I get a huge decimal.

anonymous · Answer

I do this this first, correct?

s = r - 0.25 * 216.67

0.25 * 216.67 = 54.1675

texaschic101 · Answer

s = 216.67 - 0.25(216.67)
s = 216.67 - 54.1675 rounds to 54.17
s = 216.67 - 54.17 = 162.50

anonymous · Answer

Okay so I was on the right track :P thanks! :D

texaschic101 · Answer

yes you were :)

anonymous · Answer

Is it okay if I tag you in the others I have? :)

texaschic101 · Answer

yes...I will help if I can :)

anonymous · Answer

Okay, thanks again :)

texaschic101 · Answer

no problem :)