SOLUTION: Wendy keeps track of her driving so that she can take a tax deduction. Wendy drove 670 miles last month. In comparison, she has driven 40% less this month. How much has she driven

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Question 1072546: Wendy keeps track of her driving so that she can take a tax deduction. Wendy drove 670 miles last month. In comparison, she has driven 40% less this month. How much has she driven this month?

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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per cent decrease is = decrease/original amount=x/670=0.40
x is 268. That is the miles fewer driven this month, so she has driven 670-268=402 miles.