Question

The circle graph shows how a family spends its annual income. If $37,800 is used for Housing and Clothing combined, what is the total annual

income?

Answer 1

$90000

Explanation:

From the pie chart,

Let the total annual income = $y

The percentage of housing = 28 %

The percentage of clothing = 14 %

The combined percentage of housing and clothing = 28+14 = 42 %

If the amount spent on both housing and clothing combined = $ 37800

Therefore,

y(42/100) = 37800

Solve for y

42y = 37800×100

42y = 3780000

y = 3780000/42

y = $90000

Hence, the total annual income is $90000