Question

Joel earns $1,700 per month. If he spends $425 on rent each month, what percent of his income does he spend on rent? 

A. 331/3%   B. 25%   C. 20%   D. 40%

Answer 1

425/1700 x 100 = 25%
so the answer is 25%

Answer 2

`(425)/(1700)` = 0.25

0.25 × 100 = 25%

Answer is B. 25%