Answer: 9775 dollars
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Explanation:
There are two ways to find the answer
Method 1: Take 15% of 11500 to get 0.15*11500 = 1725. This is the amount Emily pays, so she has 11500-1725 = 9775 dollars left over
Method 2: She pays 15% of her income, so she has 85% left over. This is because 100% - 15% = 85%. Now apply 85% to her income to get 0.85*11500 = 9775
