Question

115000 and 13% =? just look at the picture

Answer 1

The family spends $14950 on clothing.

Explanation:

Given the total income of the family is $115000.

And the family spends 13% in clothing. This means that out of hundred dollars 13 dollars go to clothing. Then how much would it go for 115000?

This can be formulated mathematically as:

13% of 115000 =
`$ (13)/(100) * 115000$`

⇒ 13 × 1150 = 14950

i.e., The family spends 14950 $ on clothing.