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Estimating with Percents

Question 10 • TX-College Prep Math A

Donna earns $1,404 per week at her job. However, 19% of her income gets taken out in taxes, and 12% of her income gets taken out and put into her retirement account.Which is a reasonable estimate of the amount Donna is left with each week after the money is deducted?

Answer
A
$420
B
$980
C
$1,120
D
$1,260

Explanation

Donna has 19% + 12% = 31% of her weekly income deducted, so she keeps 69%. About 70% of $1,404 is $983, which is closest to $980. Therefore, $980 is a reasonable estimate.

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