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bloodywolf1:

While traveling to Europe, Phelan exchanged 250 US dollars for euros. He spent 150 euros on his trip. After returning to the United States he converts his money back to US dollars. How much of the original 250 US dollars does Phelan now have? Round to the nearest cent. 1 European euro = 1.3687 US dollars 44.70 US dollars 73.06 US dollars 136.87 US dollars 140.41 US dollars

Salmon:

First thing I want you to do is multiply 150 by1.3687

bloodywolf1:

does 150 go on top or bottem

Salmon:

None of that

bloodywolf1:

oh sorry

Salmon:

straight up 150 times 1.3687 it is fine

bloodywolf1:

205.305

Salmon:

Ok second and final step....250-205.305

bloodywolf1:

44.695

Salmon:

Correct now round that up

bloodywolf1:

is that right

Salmon:

Round it up

bloodywolf1:

round it up to what

Salmon:

44.695 rounded up 5 rounds a number up or down?

bloodywolf1:

up

Salmon:

Ok now .69 rounds up to what?

bloodywolf1:

.70

Salmon:

Correct so your answer is?

Salmon:

Rigo go away

Rigo:

ok

bloodywolf1:

i dont know

Salmon:

44.70 is your answer

Salmon:

Good Job!

bloodywolf1:

thank you. You are a good teacher

bloodywolf1:

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Salmon:

Haha no problem! Ping me if you need anything else!

bloodywolf1:

ok

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