Question

Roni donates 5% of her paycheck to a local charity and puts 20% of her paycheck in a savings account. If Roni's paycheck is $2,285.00, which of the following is closest to the amount which will go to charity and savings?

A.
$457
B.
$1,028
C.
$571
D.
$114

Answer 1

C. The closest amount which will go to charity and savings is $571.

Explanation:

The amount of the paycheck = $2,285.00

Now, the amount donated to charity = 5%

Calculating the amount of charity, we get:

5 % of $2,285.00 =
`(5)/(100) * 2,285.00   = 114.25`

So, the total amount generate to the charity = $114.25 ... (1)

Also amount put in savings = 20%

Calculating the amount of savings, we get:

20 % of $2,285.00 =
`(20)/(100) * 2,285.00   = 457`

So, the total amount saved = $457 ... (2)

Now, the total amount donated + saved = ( $114.25) + ($457)

= $571. 25

Hence, the closest amount which will go to charity and savings is $571.