Benjamin's monthly salary is 250 dollars. He spent 60% of his salary. How much money did he spend?

40 dollars

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20 dollars

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150 dollars

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200 dollars

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Solution

The correct option is C 150 dollars
Since 100% is divided into 5 units and each unit represent 20% , 250 dollars should be divided into 5 equal units.

= 250 $\div$ 5 = 50 dollars

Since, 3 units in the bar is shaded,
Money he spent =3 $\times$ 50 dollars

= 150 dollars.

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Benjamin's monthly salary is 250 dollars. He spent 60% of his salary. How much money did he spend?

The correct option is C 150 dollarsSince 100% is divided into 5 units and each unit represent 20% , 250 dollars should be divided into 5 equal units. = 250 ÷5 = 50 dollars Since, 3 units in the bar is shaded, Money he spent =3×50 dollars = 150 dollars.

The correct option is C 150 dollars
Since 100% is divided into 5 units and each unit represent 20% , 250 dollars should be divided into 5 equal units.

= 250 $\div$ 5 = 50 dollars

Since, 3 units in the bar is shaded,
Money he spent =3 $\times$ 50 dollars

= 150 dollars.