Question

A family spent $186 per week for food. This was 20% of its weekly income. What was the income?

Answer 1

The family's weekly income is $930.
$186/.20=$930
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Answer 2

The income of the family is $930

Explanation:

A family spent $186 per week for food. This was 20% of its weekly income.

Let us assume the total income of the family is x.

So, 20% of the income will be,

`=x* (20)/(100)`

But, it is given as $186, so

`\Rightarrow x* (20)/(100)=186`

`\Rightarrow x* (1)/(5)=186`

`\Rightarrow x=186* 5`

`\Rightarrow x=\$930`

Therefore, the income of the family is $930