Question

Ethans monthly salary is $1850. In a particular month, he spent 20.5% of his salary on room rental, $690 on food and $940 on other expenses. Express the amount that he overapent as a percentage of his monthly salary, giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places

Answer 1

Answer :

money spent on room rental = 1850×20.5/100 = 379.25

total money spent = 1850 - ( 379.25 + 690 + 940) = 2009.25

percentage he overspent = 2009.25/1850 × 100% = 108.60%