Question

Jael has a monthly budget of x dollars. She spends $1,500 on her mortgage every month. One-fourth of her remaining budget is spent on recreational activities. Which equation below can be used to determine the amount, in dollars, spent on recreational activities?

A. y=1500+x/4
B. y=(x-1500)/4
C. y=1500-x/4
D.y=(x+1500)/4

And show work so I could understand!

Answer 1

B. y=(x-1500)/4

Explanation:

Given that:

Monthly budget = x dollars

Monthly mortgage = $1500

Recreational activities = 1/4 of remaining budget

Amount in dollar spent on recreational activities =

(Monthly budget - monthly mortgage) * 1/4

(x - 1500) * 1/4

Hence,

y = (x - 1500) / 4