A business owner in Texas was confused about paying an invoice minus
the early payment discount, so he decided to ask his secretary for
some mathematical help.
He called her into his office and said, "You graduated from the
University of Texas and I need some help."
"If I were to give you $21,375 minus 12.75%, how much would you take
off?"
The secretary thought a moment, then replied, "Everything but my
earrings."
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