Consider the Q and A. Q: George is about to celebrate his 25th birthday. Since his 15th birthday, he's been given a special $1 bill from his parents. They told him that on his 25th birthday, for every bill he still has, they will give him $1.5 in exchange. He spent 20% of his special bills. How much will he receive from his parents when he exchanges them?
A: 12
What is the step-by-step reasoning process?
Step-by-step reasoning process: He received 10 special bills because 25 - 15 = 10. He has 80% of them left because 100 - 20 = 80. He has 8 left because 10 x .8 = 8. His parents will give her $12 for them because 8 x 1.5 = 12.

Consider the Q and A. Q: A company has 100 employees. 60% of the employees drive to work. Of the employees who don't drive to work, half take public transportation. How many employees use public transportation to get to work?
A: 20
What is the step-by-step reasoning process?
Step-by-step reasoning process: Drive to work:100(.60) = 60. Don't Drive to work:100 - 60 = 40. Public Transportation:40(.50) = 20 employees.

Consider the Q and A. Q: Simon has 20% more legos than Bruce, who has 20 more than Kent. If Kent has 40 legos, how many does Simon have?
A: 72
What is the step-by-step reasoning process?
Step-by-step reasoning process: Bruce has 20 more legos than Kent who has 40 so Bruce has 20 + 40 = 60 legos. Simon has 20% more legos than Bruce who has 60 legos so that's .20 * 60 = 12 more legos. 20% more is 12 legos and Bruce has 60 so Simon has 12 + 60 = 72 legos.

Consider the Q and A. Q: Five friends eat at a fast-food chain and order the following: 5 pieces of hamburger that cost $3 each; 4 sets of French fries that cost $1.20; 5 cups of soda that cost $0.5 each; and 1 platter of spaghetti that cost $2.7. How much will each of them pay if they will split the bill equally?
A: 5
What is the step-by-step reasoning process?
Step-by-step reasoning process:
The cost of 5 pieces of hamburger is $3 x 5 = $15. The cost of 4 sets of French fries is $1.20 x 4 = $4.80. The cost of 5 cups of soda is $0.5 x 5 = $2.50. So their total bill is $15 + $4.80 + $2.50 + $2.7 = $25. Hence, each of the five friends will contribute $25 / 5 = $5.