A pet store sells dog food for $26 for a 40-pound bag. If you have a 15% coupon, how much will the dog food cost?

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14 February, 22:01

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Makayla Humphrey · Answer 1

Percent means parts out of 100

15%=15/100=0.15

'of' means multiply

15% of 26 means

0.15 times 26=3.9 discount

26-3.9=22.1

it costs $22.9

Danika Long · Answer 2

The 40 pounds is unnecessary information

all you have to do is look for 15% of 26 and subtract it form 26

26 x. 15 = 3.9

26 - 3.9 = $22.10