Question

Kay's total income last year was $22,000. She expects to earn 10% more this
or and wants to budget that income using the percentages below. What
vearly amount should Kay budget for each type of payment?
10. Food, 24%
11. Transportation, 17%
12. Personal, 13%

Answer 1

Answer:

$24,200: $6,050  and  $3,146

Explanation:

Kays total income was $22,000

She expects to earn 10% more this year.

Her total income for the year will be

=22,000 + (10% x $22,000)

=$22,000 +$2,200

=$24,200

for each of the budget items

Food 24%

=24/100 x 24200

=0.25 x 24200

=$6,050

Transportation 17%

=17/100 x 24200

=0.17 x 24,200

=$4114

Personal 13%

=13/100 x 24200

=0.13 x 24200

=$3,146