What is the total: 15% off of $185?

$157.25 To do percents on a calculator, you put in 185 minus 15 and push the % button and gives you the answer. DO NOT push the = button. Just like if you wanted to add the total of your shopping and it all added up to... for example...$75 you put in 75 x 6 %(if your state sales tax is 6%) and your total is 4.5 + 75 for a grand total of $79.50. ;)

157.25

10% <----->$18.50
5%<-------> $ 9.25
15%<-----> $27.75

$185 - $27.75 = $157.25

Take your calculator: Punch in 185 - 15%. And you'll get your answer --> 157.25.

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$185 x (1 - 15%)
= $185 x 85%
= $185 x 85/100
= $185 x 17/20
= $3145/20
= $157.25

just do .85 times 185 which is about
$157