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The pie graph shows Katie and David's household budget. The 25% mark represents utilities. If Katie and David spend $400 a month on utilities, what is the total monthly budget?

A) $1200
B) $1600
C) $2000
D) $2500
 ITS D FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE THIS QUESTION . D

The pie graph shows Katie and David's household budget. The 25% mark represents utilities-example-1
User Amgando
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Here's the solution:

25% of x = 400
25/100 x <-- (multiplication sign) x = 400
x = 400 x (25 / 100)
x = 400 x 4
x = 1,600

Your correct answer is B. $1,600

Hope this helps
User Matt Luongo
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25 % of X = 400
25/100 * X = 400
X= 400 * (100/25)
X= 400 * 4
X=1600
$1600 - B is your answer.
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