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Mrs. Thorpe saved $300 each month for 2 1/4 years. She spent 40% of the money she saved on a family vacation. How much of the money she saved did Mrs. Thorpe have left after paying for the vacation?A. $3,240 B. $4,860 C. $8,100 D. $11,340 Reset Next Question

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1 year = 12 months

2 1/4 years = 12 x 2 1/4 = 27 months

She saved $300 per month:

27 x 300 = $8100 ( total money saved)

She spent 40% of the money she saved on a family vacation.

Multiply by the percentage in decimal form (divided by 100)

8100 x 40/100 = $3240

Subtract that amount to the total money saved.

8100 - 3240 = 4860

Answer : 4860 (option B)

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