Jorge bought a new computer for $399 and extra computer memory for $42.

What percent of the total amount that Jorge spent was the cost of the computer? Round to the nearest tenth of a percent, if necessary.

A.
9.5%

B.
10.5%

C.
90.5%

D.
92.6%

Question

Jorge bought a new computer for $399 and extra computer memory for $42.
 
What percent of the total amount that Jorge spent was the cost of the computer? Round to the nearest tenth of a percent, if necessary.
 
 A.
9.5%
 
 B.
10.5%
 
 C.
90.5%
 
 D.
92.6%

anonymous · Answer

i really need help on this do you know how to help with this

anonymous · Answer

i think it is a

butterflydreamer · Answer

Firstly you find the total amount that he spent.
So you would add the cost of the new computer and the amount of money he spent on memory.
After you find your total amount. 
You would divide the cost of the computer by the total amount he spent

anonymous · Answer

It's D OR C

butterflydreamer · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

oh i was doing you steps wrong sorry

butterflydreamer · Answer

oh that's okay :)
So what did you get for your answer?

anonymous · Answer

90.05