SOLUTION: A person earns $1400 per month and saves $42 each month. What percentage of the salary is saved each month?

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Question 1128324: A person earns $1400 per month and saves $42 each month. What percentage of the salary is saved each month?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The FRACTION saved is
+42%2F1400+=+21%2F700+
+21%2F700+=+3%2F100+
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The PERCENT saved is
+%28+3%2F100+%29%2A100+=+3+
3%