Question

During one year, the Green's real estate bill included $250 for city services. The fire department received 17% of that amount. How much money went to the fire department?

Answer 1

42.5 $

Explanation:

17 % of the amount $250 went to fire department.

Money went to fire department `= 250 xx 17%`

Money went to fire department `= 250 xx 17/100`

Money went to fire department `= 5 xx 17/2`

Money went to fire department `= 2.5 xx 17`

Money went to fire department `= 42.5 $`