What is 88$ - 25% ? ? ? ? ? ?

88 $ - 22 $ = 66 $

88 $ represents the 100% quantity, so if 25 % were subtracted we would be left with 75 %.

so 75% of 88 is 0.75 x 88 = 66

$88 x (1 - 25%)
= $88 x 75%
= $88 x 75/100
= $88 x 3/4
= $264/4
= $66

25% of 88 is: 88 divided by 0.25 which equals 22

Then 88-22 gives you 66

wait you mean like a 25% off or something?
well then 25/100 = 0.25*88 = 22$ (off)
so $88 - $22= $66
88$ - 25%=$66