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Ben earns $12,800 a year. About 15% is taken out for taxes. How much is taken out for taxes?

User Sunny Pun
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Answer:

1920

Explanation:

15/100x12800/1

15x12800=192000

192000/100=1920

User Stupidfrog
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15\%\cdot\$12,800=0.15\cdot\$12,800=\boxed{\$1920}
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