SOLUTION: john pays 30% of his wages in rent. if he earns $660 per week, how much does he pay in rent?

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Question 987236: john pays 30% of his wages in rent. if he earns $660 per week, how much does he pay in rent?

Answer by macston(5194)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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(0.30)($660)=$198
ANSWER: He pays $198 in rent.

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