Question

If if Spencer spent a total of $704.00 in the month of July, which is the best estimate for the amount of money he spent on clothing?

Answer 1

`Clothing = \$190.0`

Explanation:

Given [Missing details]

Spencer's expenses

`Clothing = 27\%`

`Gasoline = 11\%`

`Food = 44\%`

`Entertainment = 18\%`

`Total= \$704.00`

Required:

An estimate for the amount spent on clothing

To do this, simply multiply the clothing percentage by the total amount.

`Clothing = 27\% * \$704.00`

`Clothing = 0.27 * \$704.00`

`Clothing = \$190.08`

Approximate

`Clothing = \$190.0`