Question

If Tara spend $219 a month for her car payment and she makes $3,200 a month , what percent of her monthly income is spent on her car payment

Answer 1

6.84%

Explanation:

we know that

In this problem

Tara's monthly income ($3,200) represent the 100%

so

using proportion

Find out what percentage represent $219

Let

x ----> the percentage that represent $219

`(\$3,200)/(100\%)=(\$219)/(x)\\\\x=100\%(219)/3,200\\\\x=6.84\%`