Question

Trong has 12% of each paycheck automatically deposited to his savings account. His last paycheck was $2165. How much money was deposited to Trong’s savings account?

Answer 1

Answer:$259.80

Explanation:

Answer 2

whatever% of anything is really just (whatever/100) * anything.

how much money was deposited? well, it was 12% off the 2165.

how much is 12% of 2165? well, is just (12/100) * 2165.