Question

kara categorized her spending for this month into four categories: rent, food, fun, and other. the amounts she spent in each category are pictured here. what percent of her total spending did she spend on food? answer to the nearest whole percent. %

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total spending

Total spending = \(311 + 389+467 + 233\)

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Step2: Calculate percentage spent on food

Percentage spent on food = \(\frac{\text{Amount spent on food}}{\text{Total spending}}\times100\)

$$ \frac{311}{1400}\times 100=\frac{31100}{1400}\approx 22.21 $$

Answer:

22