The owner of a golf course

The owner of a golf course in Georgia was confused about paying an invoice.

So he decided to ask his secretary for some mathematical help.

He called her into his office and said, “You graduated from the University of Georgia and I need some help.

If I were to give you $20,000 minus 14%, how much would you take off?”

The secretary thought a moment, and then replied, “Everything but my earrings.”