SOLUTION: What is 92% off of $36?

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Question 681922: What is 92% off of $36?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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92% of $36 is (92/100)*36 = 0.96*36 = 33.12

Subtract this from 36 to get 36 - 33.12 = 2.88

So after taking 92% off of $36, you only have to pay $2.88. This is quite a discount, which makes sense given that 92% is a very large percentage (when it comes to discounts).