Question

1. the circle graph gives the distribution of amandas monthly expenses. if amanda spends a total of $2,000. how much did she spend on food and shopping?

food = 500
shopping = 400
5a. what is the difference between the amount she spends in food and shopping?

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the amount spent on food

The total monthly expenses is $2000$. The percentage spent on food is $25\%$.
The amount spent on food is $2000\times0.25 = 500$.

Step2: Calculate the amount spent on shopping

The percentage spent on shopping is $20\%$.
The amount spent on shopping is $2000\times0.20=400$.

Step3: Calculate the total of food and shopping

Add the amounts spent on food and shopping: $500 + 400=900$.

Answer:

She spent $\$500$ on food and the total of food and shopping is $\$900$.