SOLUTION: Jay earns $2,500 a month. He pays $850 a month to rent an apartment. What percent of Jay's income does he pay for rent?

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: Jay earns $2,500 a month. He pays $850 a month to rent an apartment. What percent of Jay's income does he pay for rent? This question is from textbook Algebra

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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850 is what per cent of 12500?
%28850%2F12500%29%2A100
.068%2A100
6.8per cent