Question

The circle graph represents a family’s monthly budget. If the total monthly budget is $6,500.00, how much more does the family spend on housing than food?

Answer 1

C. $390.00

Explanation:

Housing: 6,500/.25= $1,625
Food: 6,500/.19= $1,235

Subtraction:
$1,625 - $1,235= $390

The family spends $390.00 more dollars in housing than food.

Answer 2

Use the percentages to help you.

Ask yourself, what is 25% of $6,500.00?

Turn your percent into a decimal which is 0.25

then multiply $6,500 by 0.25

you should get 1625.

Find the amount of money spent on the food and find the difference of the two.