Larry works at the Gap Clothing Store. He works 15 hours week. If his manager cuts all employee hours by 20%, how many hours a week will Larry work now.

12 hours

Step-by-step explanation:

Find 20% of 15 hours

15 * 20%

15 * .2

3

Subtract this because his hours are cut

15-3

12

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subtract both sides by 2x

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divide both sides by 4

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