Question

Ryan's take-home pay is $2300 a month. He spends 19% of his take-home pay on groceries. How much do groceries cost Ryan each month?

Answer 1

$2300 x 0.19 = $437

answer: each month groceries cost $437

Answer 2

Ryan pays $437.00 each month on groceries

Explanation:

Ryan's take home pay in a month = $2,300

He spends 19% of his take-home pay on groceries.

To find the cost of groceries we calculate 19% of 2,300

19% of 2,300 =
`(19)/(100)` × 2,300

0.19 × 2,300 = $437.00

Ryan pay $437.00 on groceries each month.