SOLUTION: Patricia spends 30% of her allowance on a dress and 60% of the remaining on pajamas. What percent of her total allowance is left?

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Question 967893: Patricia spends 30% of her allowance on a dress and 60% of the remaining on pajamas. What percent of her total allowance is left?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+30+%2B+60+=+90+
She has 100% total to spend, so
+100+-+90+=+10+
She has 10% left to spend