$312.50 = p x 0.25 x 25
divided by 25
12.50 = p x 0.25
divide by 0.25
50 = principal
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Answer:
.018
Step-by-step explanation:
3/4 because 1/2 equals 50% and 1/4 plus that would be 75% less than 6/8
Answer:
Pythagorean theorem 
Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply the cost by 1.2 (120%) to add 20% tip, and then multiply by 0.85 (85%) to take off 15%
78.96 x 1.2 x 0.85 = 80.54