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Question

Rachel had $40. She spent 15% of her money at the Elite Athlete and saved the rest. How much money did Rachel save?

Answer 1

Another way to solve the problem:

Rachel spent 15 % of her money and saved the rest which is 85 % of her money.(100 %-15 %=85 %)

85 % of $40=0.85*40=$34 saved

Answer 2

Hi Jewel,

 

Rachel had $40, 

 

so she spent, 40* 15/100

                   =$ 6

Rachel saves= $ 40- $6 = $34.