SOLUTION: can you please chow me the break down on how to subtract 390,000-8.3% please

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Question 395997: can you please chow me the break down on how to subtract 390,000-8.3% please
Found 2 solutions by Jstrasner, unlockmath:
Answer by Jstrasner(112) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hey,
Oh different questions sorry, um just convert 8.3% into decimal form: .083
then 390,000 - .083 = 399,999.917
I hope this helps!

Answer by unlockmath(1688) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hello,
Let's rewrite this 390,000-8.3% as:
390,000 - .083 = 389999.917
Got it?
RJ
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