Question

According to the annual Summer Vacation Survey conducted by Myvesta, a nonprofit consumer education organization, the average summer vacation costs $2252. If $1790 of this amount is charged on a credit card, what percent of the vacation cost is charged? Round to the nearest tenth of a percent.

Answer 1

Answer: 79.50%

Explanation: Total Average vacation cost = $2,252

Amount charges on Credit card = $1,790

Amount not charged to Credit card = $462

Percentage of amount charged = 1,790/2252*100

= 79.48 apprx =79.50%