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golban:

Jackie had $135 to spend at the mall. She spent 29% of that money on a dress. Jackie spent $___ on the dress.

golban:

can you help me with this question

justus:

Sure

angelinagolban:

39.15

golban:

what do i do

justus:

135 x 0.29 =

golban:

sorry this one

Razor:

@justus Multiplication? I was thinking of division. Dividing the percent by 100, then converting it into a decimal. But that's not right, 100 - 29 = 71, then 0.71 * 135 = 95.85, so do 135 - 95.85 and then you'll find the answer.

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