Look at Jerry’s monthly budget below what percentage of Jerry’s net income is put into his savings? Net monthly income: 2,970.00

Expenses:

Housing $750.00
Utilities $120.00
Food $450.00
Transportation $650.00
Healthcare expenses $200.00
Savings $300.00
Other expenses $500.00

Total monthly expenses
2,970.00

A. 10%

B. 25%

C 18%

D 87%

Respuesta :

Answer:

The correct choice is

A. 10%

Step-by-step explanation:

percentage of income put into saving is given as

Percentage of income put into saving = amount put into saving from total income  x 100 / Total income

Given that :

Savings =  $300.00

Net monthly income = 2,970.00

hence

Percentage of income put into saving = Savings  x 100 / Net monthly income

inserting the values

Percentage of income put into saving =  $300.00 x 100 / 2,970.00

Percentage of income put into saving = 10 %

hence correct choice is A. 10%


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