Ten percent of Jonessa's pay goes to paying tax. If her pay is $500, how much is her take-home pay?
How much tax does Jonessa pay? ** Ten percent of $500 is $500 x 10/100 = $<<500*10/100=50>>50.
How much is Jonessa's take-home pay? ** Hence, Jonessa's take-home pay is $500 - $50 = $<<500-50=450>>450.
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