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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Philip has $2,000 and spends $23.75 on supplies. He divides the remaining amount equally among his 8 employees. How much does each employee receive?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

"Philip has $2,000 and spends $23.75 on supplies" so he has 2000 - 23.75 = 1976.25 dollars leftover

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

Simply divide this remaining amount amongst 8 people to find your answer.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

0.125 ?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

You should get 1976.25/8 = 247.03

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i didnt get that..

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

hmm show me how you got 0.125

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think i just divided wrong

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

i see

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you anyways !

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you're welcome

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