Question

Goods include kennels, leads, toys and similar accessories for pets. Look at the table. About what percentage of the total amount is spent on Goods? Multi choice question

TABLE:
Pet Food: $2020
Vet Services: $1155
Goods: $699
Other Services: $862

Choices:
7%, 15%, 25%, 40%.

My answer is 15% but I keep second guessing my self on it :(

Answer 1

15%

Explanation:

step 1

Find out the total amount

`(2,020+1,155+699+862)=\$4,736`

step 2

What percentage of the total amount is spent on Goods?

we know that

The total amount of $4,736 represent the 100%

so

using proportion

Find out what percentage represent the amount of $699 (Goods)

`(\$4,736)/(100\%)=(\$699)/(x) \\\\x=699(100)/4,736\\\\x=14.76\%`

Round to the nearest whole number

`14.76\%=15\%`