SOLUTION: In Rock Falls , the property owners pay 40% of the cost of sidewalks . How much exactly do the owners pay for 75 feet of sidewalk that costs 2.75 each per foot ?

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Question 1077835: In Rock Falls , the property owners pay 40% of the cost of sidewalks . How much exactly do the owners pay for 75 feet of sidewalk that costs 2.75 each per foot ?

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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If they paid 100% of the cost, they would pay:
+75%2A2.75+=+206.25+
But they actually paid:
+.4%2A206.25+=+82.5+
$82.50