Question

Ramón earns $1,735 each month and pays $53.10 for electricity.To the nearest tenth of percent, what percent of Ramon’s earnings are spent on electricity each month?

Answer 1

3.1% of Ramon's salary is utilized for electricity rent.

Explanation:

Ramon's monthly salary = $1,735

Electricity rent = $53.10

Percentage of earnings spent on electricity:

= 53.10/1,735 × 100

= 3.1%