What is the result when 1/10 percent of 6,000 is taken away from 1/5 of 1,200?

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To find the difference when 1/10 percent of 6,000 is subtracted from 1/5 of 1,200, we calculate it as follows: 1/5 of 1,200 minus 1/10 percent of 6,000. This can be expressed mathematically as [m]= (\frac{1}{5})(1200) -…

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AnshulDec 19, 2024

still struggling with these types of problems

panavDec 22, 2024

thanks for the answer

What this question tests

What it tests

Your fluency with the order of operations, fractions, decimals, and basic number sense — the foundation every quant question leans on.

Common trap

Applying the order of operations out of sequence or rounding intermediate values before the final step.