Question

Jon earned $38,000 last year, He paid 6,840 towards entertainment. What percent of his earnings did Jon pay in entertainment expenses?

Answer 1

18%

Answer 2

6840=x(3800)
6840/1000=x
0.18=x
Then multiply by 100 since you are for a percentage.
0.18(100)=x
18%=x

Answer 3

Sorry, since you are looking for a percentage

Answer 4

Remember to word these percentage problem like this : 6840 is what percent of 38000.

Answer 5

Sorry again, I'm on my phone! Let me rewrite that :
6840=x(38000)
6840/38000=x
0.18=x
0.18(100)=x
18%=x

Answer 6

Got it?