Question

Mr. Lee's earings were 60 percent of the lee family's total income. In june mr. Lee earned 20 percent more than in may. If the rest of the family's income was the same both months, then, in june, mrs.Lee's earnings were approximately what percent

Answer 1

Let total income of the family be 100$. In May Mrs Lee's earnings were 60 percent = 60$. Rest of the family's earnings = 40$.

In June family's earnings did not change = 40$, Mrs Lee's earnings = 60$*1.2 = 72$. Total = 40 + 72 = 112$. Mrs Lees share =72÷112+=64%