(a)
210 / 1500 • 100% = 0.14 • 100% = 14%
(b)
450 / 1500 • 100% = 0.3 • 100% = 30%
(c)
( 1500 - 210 - 450 ) / 1500 • 100% =
0.56 • 100% = 56%
You also can calculate percentage of his money that is saved by subtracting the percentage spent on transport and the percentage spent on food from 100%.
100% - 14% - 30% = 100% - 44% = 56%
Simon earns $1500 a month. He spends $210 on transport, $450 on food and saves the rest.
(a) What percentage of his money is spent on transport?
(b) What percentage of his money is spent on food?
(c) What percentage of his money is saved?
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a
To find the percentage of his money spent on transport, divide the amount spent on transport by his monthly earnings and multiply by 100%.
210 / 1500 * 100% = 14%
So, Simon spends 14% of his money on transport.
210 / 1500 * 100% = 14%
So, Simon spends 14% of his money on transport.
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