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Mr. Vitorello spends 25% of his salary on rent. He makes $2,500 each month. How much does he spend on rent each month?

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Convert 25% into a decimal, 25/100 = .25

Multiply .25 * 2500 = 625

25% percent of 2500 is 625.

Mr. Vitorello spend $625.00 on rent every month.
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 You do 25% multiplied by $2,500, which is (.25)(2,500)=$625.
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