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Last month Ben spent $380 on food and $420 on personal items. What percent of his monthly income did he spend on these items?​

User Kloe
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Answer:

Ben spent $800

Explanation:

simple math

User Paul Higgins
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He makes 4000 per month.

380 + 420 = 800

800/4000 = 0.20

0.20 * 100 = 20

He spent 20% of his monthly income on those items.

User Bhavesh G
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