Question

Jennifer earned $1000 babysitting over the summer. She spent $250 of her earnings on new clothes. What percent of her earnings did she spend on new clothes?

Answer 1

`(250)/(1000) * (100)/(1)`

`= 0.25 * 100 \\ 25\%`

Answer 2

25%

Explanation:

she earned $1,000

she spent $250

250/1000 = 0.25

0.25 x 100 = 25%