SOLUTION: 15% of x is 30, and 105% of 5/2 is y, find the value of x-y. Thanks for your help.

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Question 936770: 15% of x is 30, and 105% of 5/2 is y, find the value of x-y. Thanks for your help.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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0.15x = 30
x = 30/0.15
x = 200
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y = 1.05*5/2
y = 2.625
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