Question

Ethan's monthly salary is $1850.In a particular month he spent 20.5%on his salary on room rental $690on food and $940 on other expanses .Express the amount over spent as a percentage of his monthly salary giving your answer correct to 2decimal place​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Ethan salary is 1850 dollars per month.Out of this 20 percent goes to his rent,690 dollars goes to food and 940 dollars on other expenses.What percentage has he over spent?

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Total expenditure:

.20(1850) + 690 + 940

370 + 690 + 940

1060 + 940

2000

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amount overspent:

2000-1850 = 150

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percentage over spent:

150/1850 * 100

0.08 * 100

8%