SOLUTION: How much more is 25% of $5 than 20% of $2? Express your answer in terms of cents.

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Question 1012401: How much more is 25% of $5 than 20% of $2? Express your answer in terms of cents.
Found 2 solutions by macston, fractalier:
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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(0.25)($5)-(0.20)($2)=$1.25-$0.40=$0.85
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ANSWER: 25% of $5 is 85 cents more than 20% of $2.

Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Well, let's see...
25% of $5 = .25 * $5.00 = $1.25
20% of $2 = .20 * $2.00 = $0.40
and then
$1.25 - $0.40 = $0.85