Question

Matt earned 28,500 last year. Paid 8,265 for rent. What percent did he pay for the rent

Answer 1

29%

If you put the amount he paid for rent (8,265) over the amount he earned (28,500), then you will get a decimal number.
8,265/28,500=.29
You then take this decimal and multiply by 100 to get the percent.
.29*100=29%