3.4 Word Problems
Example 3:
DISTRIBUTION OF AL'S WEEKLY NET SALARY
Fuel and
Al's weekly net salary is $350. To how many of the categories listed was at least $80 of Al's weekly
net salary allocated?
Solution: In the circle graph, the relative sizes of the sectors are proportional to their corresponding
叫uesand the sum of the percents given is 100%. Note that—^80 is approximatel
350 y 23%, so at least $80
was allocated to each of 2 categories —Rent and Utilities, and Savings—since their allocations are each
greater than 23%.