Question

A worker earned $1,200 in wages one week. A health insurance premium, equivalent to 15% of the worker's wages, was deducted from their paycheck. How much was left in the worker's paycheck after the health insurance deduction?

Answer 1

15% deducted, leaves 85%
0.85 * 1200 = ____

Answer 2

15% deduction can also be calculated through the following:

1200 - (1200 x 0.15) = $1020