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Mrs. Benitez earns $3,400 every month. She spends 25% of her earnings on rent and 30% of the remainder for transportation. How much does the spend on transportation?

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I believe the answer is 1,785 but I'm not so sure
User Abiodun
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3,400 per month
She spends 25% + 30% on other stuff so the remainder is 45%
Now to get this, we do 3,400 * 0.45
Use a calculator
Final answer is 1,530.
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