Question

Celia's monthly budget is $950. Groceries $150, Gasoline $40, Cell phone $45, Rent $500, Entertainment $100, Utilities $80. Which categories represent more than 10% of the total budget

Answer 1

To determine which categories in Celia's budget represent more than 10% of her total monthly budget of $950, we need to calculate 10% of $950 and then see which categories exceed this amount.

10% of $950 is calculated as:

`\[ 950 * 0.10 = 95 \]`

Now, let's compare this with each category:

1. Groceries: $150

2. Gasoline: $40 (Less than $95)

3. Cell phone: $45 (Less than $95)

4. Rent: $500

5. Entertainment: $100

6. Utilities: $80 (Less than $95)

The categories that represent more than 10% of the total budget are Groceries, Rent**, and Entertainment.