Question

Joanne had $115 to spend at the mall. She spent 23% of that money on a shirt. Joanne spent $___ on the shirt.

Answer 1

23% of 115....turn percent to decimal by dividing by 100..."of " means multiply
0.23(115) = 26.45....so Joanne spent 26.45 on the shirt.

Answer 2

Answer:

Amount that Joanne spent on the shirt is $ 26.45

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Amount Joanne spent at the mall = $ 115

Money Joanne spent on shirt = 23% of money at mall

To find: Amount that Joanne spent on the shirt.

Amount that Joanne spent on shirt = 23% of 115

                                                           $=\frac{23}{100}\times115$

                                                           $=\frac{2645}{100}$

                                                           $=26.45$

Therefore, Amount that Joanne spent on the shirt is $ 26.45