The marketing team of a small company had a budget of 2900 euros to spend on events in the prior year, and underspent by 6%. This year, owing to budget cuts, the marketing team can only spend 5/8 of last year's spend.To the nearest euro, what is this year's marketing budget

The marketing team of a small company had a budget of 2900 euros to spend on events in the prior year, and underspent by 6%. This year, owing to budget cuts, the marketing team can only spend 5/8 of last year's spend.To the nearest euro, what is this year's marketing budget

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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