Percents from percent

How much is 13% of 20% of 500 greater than 8% of 14% of 200?

Correct answer:

x =  10.76

Step-by-step explanation:

$$\begin{gathered} a=0.13\cdot 0.20\cdot 500=13 \\ b=0.08\cdot 0.14\cdot 200=2.24 \\ x=a-b=13-2.24={\displaystyle \frac{269}{25}}=10\frac{19}{25}=10.76 \end{gathered}$$

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