The drill team had a fundraiser for days. The drill team made an average of $47 per day. They kept 70% of the money and donated the remainder to the women's shelter. Which of the following expressions represents the amount of money that was donated?

$47*(1-0.7)
($47x)-0.7
($47x)*0.7
($47)*(1-0.7)

Question

The drill team had a fundraiser for days. The drill team made an average of $47 per day. They kept 70% of the money and donated the remainder to the women's shelter. Which of the following expressions represents the amount of money that was donated?

$47*(1-0.7)
($47x)-0.7
($47x)*0.7
($47)*(1-0.7)

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

It would be ($47x)-0.7
Since they make $47 in x amount of days, and they keep 0.7 for themselves, which would be subtracted from the total.

anonymous · Answer

Wait, hold on a moment.

anonymous · Answer

it was ($47x)* (1- 0.7) but its okie! thank you so much for all you're help!!!

anonymous · Answer

My mistake, it would be ($47x)*0.7. O.o

anonymous · Answer

Okay, sorry for giving you the wrong answer!

anonymous · Answer

its okay I'm gonna give you a medal anyway since you were super nice and helped me with these questions !!! :)

anonymous · Answer

Alright, thank you! :)