Question

Javier's monthly net income is $1,500 . He requests that his bank deposit 1/5 of his monthly earnings into his savings account . How much money per year will Javier contribute to his savings account ?

Answer 1

$3600

Explanation:

1. 1,500 x 1/5 = 300. This is how much money gets put into his savings account every month.
2. 300 x 12 = 3600

Answer 2

1500 * 1/5

1500 * 0.2 = 300

300 * 12 = 3600

Javier contributes $3,600 a year to his savings.

Explanation: