Question

If the Kramers spent $2,905 on their auto expenses,auto expenses are 7% of house hold expenses, what was their total income for the year?

Answer 1

What do you think the total income for the year is?

Answer 2

2905 is 7% of house hold expenses. So 2905 = 7%. To find the house hold expenses. Divide both sides by 7 and multiply by 100 (to find total expenses for the house hold.) p.s. $41500 per year