Question

Derek wrote the equation s= 0.1t to show how much he was saving each month. The variable s equals the amount Derek saves and t equals derek’s total income. Which statement best states the of Derek’s equation?

A) Derek saves 10% of his income each month.
B) Derek saves 90% of his income each month.
C) Derek saves 0.1% of his income each month.
D) Derek saves 1% of his savings each month.

Answer 1

The answer is A.

Proof:

0.1 in percentage form = 10%

Answer 2

Answer: A) Derek saves 10% of his income each month.

Explanation:

Given : We have given the equation s= 0.1t, where t is Derek's monthly total income and s is the total savings of the month.

To find: We have to find the correct statement which states the monthly savings of Derek for a month.

Explanation: As we know s= 0.1 t.

0.1 t could be written as 10/100 t and 10/100 t could be read as 10 % of t that is 10% of the monthly total income.

Therefore correct option is:

A) Derek saves 10% of his income each month.