Multiply 9 books by 55% by doing
9 x .55 = 4.95
We can't have 4.95 books, though so it rounds down to 4 because you can't just add another .05.
Answer:
20.7
Step-by-step explanation:
Greetings!Simplify the Expression.
Distribute the Parenthesis.
<em>How?</em><span> Multiply the terms inside the Parenthesis by the term outside of the Parenthesis.
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Combine Like Terms.

The Answer Is:
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Hope this helps.
-Benjamin