Fill in the blank. Explain your reasoning.
-Professor Seinfeld's salary is currently 73% less than Professor Griffin's salary, so Professor Seinfeld's salary is____% of Professor Griffin's salary.
A)27%; Professor Seinfeld's salary is 100% of Professor Griffin's salary minus 73% of Professor Griffin's salary.
B)-73%; Professor Seinfeld's salary is -73% of Professor Griffin's salary.
C)73%; Professor Seinfeld's salary is 73% of Professor Griffin's salary.
D)173%; Professor Seinfeld's salary is 100% of Professor Griffin's salary plus another 73%.

Question

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If Professor Seinfeld's salary is 73% less than Professor Griffin's, it means he earns 100% - 73% = 27% of Professor Griffin's salary.

Fill in the Blank. Explain Your Reasoning