Kristen earns $550 each week after taxes. She deposits 10% of her income in a savings account and 7% in a retirement fund. How much does Kristen have left after the money is taken out for her savings account and retirement fund?
Kristen has a total of 17% taken out of her check. Thus, she is left with 83% of what she begin along with (100% - 17% = 83%). To ?nd out 83% of $550, multiply $550 by the decimal equivalent of 83%; $550 × 0.83 = $456.50.