Question

The family budget is illustrated in the figure to the right. What is the total take-home pay and what percent is allocated for transportation?The total take home pay is $The percent of the take-home pay allocated for transportation is %

Answer 1

• Total take-home pay

As we have the quantity for each section, we can add all and get the total as follows:

`390+300+90+70+90+90+170+150+150`

Simplifying:

`=1500`

• Percentage allocated for transportation

To get the percent for transportation, we have to divide the quantity of transportation against the total and multiply it times 100%:

`(150)/(1500)*100\%=10\%`

Answer:

• The total take home pay is $1500

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• The percent of the take-home pay allocated for transportation is 10%