Steve makes 40000$ a year as a teacher. He loses 20 percent to taxes, 10 percent to healthcare, and 800$ to local union dues. How much money does Steve take home?

Taxes:40000(.20)=8000$

Healthcare:40000(.10)=4000$

Dues:

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