SOLUTION: a man earns 6750 per month. he spends 74% of his earnings and he saves the rest. how much money does he spend?

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Question 935159: a man earns 6750 per month. he spends 74% of his earnings and he saves the rest. how much money does he spend?
Answer by srinivas.g(540) About Me  (Show Source):
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total earning =6750
spending is 74% of earning
total spending = +74+%25++of+6750
=74%2F100%29%2A6750
=74%2A6750%2F100
=499500%2F100%7D%7D%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++++=%7B%7B%7B4995
Result: Spending = 4995