Question

Huw is paid a weekly wage.

Every week he:
saves
1/5 of his wage,

spends 70% of the money he has left on his living expenses,

spends all that remains on his social life.

One week, Huw saves £40.


How much does Huw spend on his social life?


_____%

Answer 1

The total amount of wage Huw has every week
= 40 x 5
= £200

As he saves £40,
so the amount of money he spends on his living expenses
= (200-40) x 70%
= £112

The amount of money he spends on his social life
= 200 - 40 - 112
= £48

The percentage of the money he spends for his social life
= 48/200 x 100%
= 24%