Sewing patterns recommend buying extra fabric in case of mistakes. Jessica bought 5 yards of fabric, plus 20% extra fabric.
Derek bought 3 yards of fabric, plus 25% extra. Who bought more fabric? How much more?


Sagot :

Jessica 5 yards + 5(20%) = 6 yards

Derek 3 yards + 3(25%) = 3.75 yards

Jessica bought more fabric.

6 yards - 3.75 yards = 2.25 yards more fabric than Derek.

Answer:

2.25 yerds more fabric than Derek

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