SOLUTION: alex went on a vacation with his friends. he took $300 for expenses.he spent 16 percent OF HIS vacation money on food. how much money did he spend on food?

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Question 4019: alex went on a vacation with his friends. he took $300 for expenses.he spent 16 percent OF HIS vacation money on food. how much money did he spend on food?
Answer by alok(3)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assuming Alex took only his money which is $300,
Then expenses on food = 16 % of $ 300
or =16/100* $300=$ 48
Hence money spent on food = $ 48

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