SOLUTION: What is 15% less than 60?

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Question 585382: What is 15% less than 60?
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, josmiceli:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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"15% less than 60" means 60 - 60*0.15 = 60 - 9 = 51

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+60+-+.15%2A60+
+60+-+9+
+51+
51 is 15% less than 60