SOLUTION: A man salary is 1850 dollars per month.Out of this 20 percent goes to his rent,690 dollars goes to foodand 940 dollars on other expenses.What percentage has he over spent?

Question 694507: A man salary is 1850 dollars per month.Out of this 20 percent goes to his rent,690 dollars goes to foodand 940 dollars on other expenses.What percentage has he over spent?
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A man salary is 1850 dollars per month.Out of this 20 percent goes to his rent,690 dollars goes to foodand 940 dollars on other expenses.What percentage has he over spent?
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Total expenditure:
.20(1850) + 690 + 940
370 + 690 + 940
1060 + 940
2000
.
amount overspent:
2000-1850 = 150
.
percentage over spent:
150/1850 * 100
0.08 * 100
8%

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