Math-Ratio?

Question

6. Joel earns $1,500 per month. If he spends $375 on rent each month, what percent of his income does he spend on rent?

A. 20%
B. 63%
C. 33 1/3%
D. 40%

D--Is not correct.


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Math Question! Not English!

Answer 1

375 / 1500 = 25
25% of income goes towards rent. answer is D.

Answer 2

375 out of 1500 is what percentage?

375/1500 = x/100
100*(375/1500) = x
x = 375/15
x = 25

Answer: 25 percent.