Question

A man spends 880$ a month. Out of this, 26% goes to his rent. Find how much is his rent.

Answer 1

26% of 880

= (26 x 880 ) / 100

= 228.80 ($)

Explanation:

Have attached some composite functions completed to show you the whole unit. Hope it helps. The 2nd and third one are part of the same answer.

The forth one attached may help you most.

Answer 2

$228.80 paid for rent.

Steps:

Divide the percentage by 100.

26/100=0.26

Multiply this amount by the principal amount, 880.

880*0.26=228.8 is 26% of 880