Quote by Mae West, My Little Chickadee, 1

A man has one hundred dollars and you leave him with two dollars, that's subtraction.

A man has one hundred dollars and you leave him with two dol

Summary

This quote illustrates the concept of subtraction in a simple and relatable analogy. It suggests that when someone starts with a sum of money, the act of taking away or reducing that amount to another significantly lower value represents the process of subtraction. It highlights the magnitude of the reduction from one hundred dollars to merely two dollars, emphasizing the substantial change that occurred through this mathematical operation.

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By Mae West, My Little Chickadee, 1

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