Question

The Riddle Family has a total monthly budget of $3,400. If the utilities represent 15% of the budget, then how much money is the Riddle Family spending on

utilities each month?

Answer 1

0.15 * 3400 = $________ utilities cost per month

Multiply the monthly cost by 12.

Answer 2

Answer: $510

Explanation:

Total monthly budget = $3,400.

Percentage of total budget spent on utilities = 15%

The amount that the Riddle Family spending on utilities each month will then be:

= 15% × $3400

= 15/100 × $3400

= 0.15 × $3400

= $510