SOLUTION: During one year, the Green's real estate bill included $399 for city services. The fire department received 55% of that amount. How much money went to the fire department? Show

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Question 859674: During one year, the Green's real estate bill included $399 for city services. The fire department received 55% of that amount. How much money went to the fire department?
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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55% of 399 = (55/100)*399


55% of 399 = (0.55)*399


55% of 399 = 219.45


So $219.45 went to the fire department.