Please answer the following question by reasoning step-by-step.
Ten percent of Jonessa's pay goes to paying tax. If her pay is $500, how much is her take-home pay?

450
Ten percent of $500 is $500 x 10 / 100 = $50.

Hence, Jonessa's take - home pay is $500 - $50 = $450.

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The answer: 450