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James, Priya, and Siobhan work in a grocery store. James makes $8.00 per hour. Priya makes 20% more than James, and Siobhan makes 5% less than Priya. How much does Siobhan make per hour?

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we know that

James makes -----------> $8.00 per hour
Priya makes ------> 20% more than James------> $8.00*(100%+20%)/100----> $9.60
Siobhan makes --> 5% less than Priya-----> $9.60*(100%-5%)/100---> $9.12

the answer is
Siobhan make $9.12 per hour
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