SOLUTION: After spending $4000 for tables and $2200 for chairs, a convention center manager finds that 20% of his original budget remains. Find the amount that remains. Round to the nearest
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Question 422174: After spending $4000 for tables and $2200 for chairs, a convention center manager finds that 20% of his original budget remains. Find the amount that remains. Round to the nearest dollar.
Answer by shree840(260) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
he has spent 80 percent which is 4000+2200=6200 so 20 per cent remains
. so set up the ratio
80 6200
-- ---- x =6200/4= 1300
20 x
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