Question

each week a boy saves 45 out of 250 he earns.what percentage of earn does he not spend?

Answer 1

Save ...250 - 45 = 205
save % = 205 /250 ×100 =82 %

Answer 2

Given:

The amount earned by the boy = Rs. 250

Amount saved by the boy = Rs. 45

To find:

What percentage of earn does he not spend

Solution:

The total amount saved by the boy will be -

Amount earned - Amount saved -

= 250 - 45

= 205

Calcuating the save %

Total amount saved/ Total amount earned × 100

= 205 /250 × 100

= 2050/25

= 410/5

= 82

Answer: The boy does not spend 82% of his earnings.