In the past, joe got paid $229,390 annually. Since switching to a new career he has been making 10% less. How much does Joe make now.

The answer is $206,451

Step-by-step explanation

This scenario is asking to subtract 19 percent away from 229,390.

Step one : Divide 229,390 by 10 (take away the zero behind the 9)

Step 2 : Subtract 22,939 from 229,390 since we know ten percent of 229,390 is 22,939 = 206451

Joe makes $206,451 annually

Step-by-step explanation:

229,390 divided by 10 = 22,939

Then Subtract 22,939 from 229,390 = 206,451