38.98 because you get 15.59 and divide that by 40% you get 38.975 but since you're speaking in money it rounds to 38.98
Answer:
Helen requires 15$ more to buy the three books.
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given the following in the question:
Cost of dictionary = $7
Cost of dinosaur book = $16
Cost of cook book = $17
Helen's allowance = $25
Total cost of three books =

Extra money required to buy three books =

Thus, Helen requires 15$ more to buy the three books.
I'm working on the same thing right now and I'm using every resource in my hands right now to find a solution. I will edit this post when I have more. If you need any more help I have completed the previous activity and most of this one.
EDIT:
Ok so I checked with somebody who is pretty good with math and they said that 5x=5x would be right. Not too sure but that's what I'm putting.
I put EVERYTHING for this assignment in comments down below. Geez all of this for 5 freakin points.
The square root of .25 is rational because it is a terminating decimal.
√(.25)=05