Question

Xavier receives a paycheck of $2250. First, he spends 20% of his paycheck to buy a new mattress. Then, he spends 29

of the remaining amount to fix a leak in his kitchen.

After Xavier pays these two expenses, how much will be left over from his paycheck?

$1300

$1400

$1500

$1600

Answer 1

Answer:$1300
He will be left with $1300 of his paycheck

Answer 2

Answer: $1,300

Step-by-step explanation:

20% of $2,250 is $450 (mattress)

$2,250 - $450 = $1,800 (what was left)

29% of $1,800 is $522 (kitchen leak)

$1,800 - $522 = $1,278 (what was left)

$1,300 is the closest/rounded off answer