Question

Patrick saved $500. He received 25% from his birthday, saved 30% of the remainder from his allowance, and earned the rest of it by mowing lawns. How much of his savings did he earn by mowing lawns?

Answer 1

Answer: He earns $225 by mowing lawns

Explanation:

The amount saved by Patrick= $500

The percentage of money he earn by mowing lawns=
`100\%-25\%-30\%=45\%`

Then the amount of money he earns by mowing lawns=
`45\%\ of\ 500`

⇒ The amount of money he earns by mowing lawns=
`0.45*500=\$225`

Hence, The amount of his savings he earns by mowing lawns= $225