Question

What is $20.00 less than 2.5 times the amount of $64.80

Answer 1

Ok so first you take $64.80 and multiply it by 2.5. You get $162. Now take $162 and subtract $20 from it. You are left with $142.

Answer 2

Ok 

1) you times $64.80 by 2.5 and you will get $162.
    162 x 2.5 = 162

2) Then you take away $20 from $162
     162 - 20 = 142

3) 142 is the answer.
     Answer =142