$14,340 minus 45 percent, show your work

To find 45 percent of $14,340, we first calculate 1 percent, which is $143.40 (14,340 ÷ 100 = 143.40).

Then, we multiply 45 percent by $143.40 to find the total amount deducted:

45% * $143.40 = $64.53

Finally, we subtract $64.53 from $14,340 to find the final amount:

$14,340 - $64.53 = $14,275.47

Therefore, $14,340 minus 45 percent is $14,275.47.