Question

the circle graph shows how miguels family budgets a total of $5900 for the month. transportation $354, insurance $708, taxes $1003, utilities $177, housing $1298, clothing $531, entertainment $236, savings $649. find the percentage of the total budgeted for each category listed below. taxes %, clothing %, entertainment %

Explanation:

Step1: Recall percentage formula

The formula for percentage is $\text{Percentage}=\frac{\text{Part}}{\text{Total}}\times 100\%$. The total budget is $5900$.

Step2: Calculate percentage for taxes

For taxes, the amount is $1003$. So the percentage is $\frac{1003}{5900}\times 100\%=\frac{100300}{5900}\% = 17\%$.

Step3: Calculate percentage for clothing

For clothing, the amount is $531$. So the percentage is $\frac{531}{5900}\times 100\%=\frac{53100}{5900}\% = 9\%$.

Step4: Calculate percentage for entertainment

For entertainment, the amount is $236$. So the percentage is $\frac{236}{5900}\times 100\%=\frac{23600}{5900}\% = 4\%$.

Answer:

Taxes: 17%
Clothing: 9%
Entertainment: 4%