Patrick saved $500. He received 25% from his birthday, saved 30% of the remainder from his allowance, and earned the rest of it by mowing lawns. How much of his savings did he earn by mowing lawns?

Respuesta :

Answer: He earns $225 by mowing lawns


Step-by-step explanation:

The amount saved by Patrick= $500

The percentage of money he earn by mowing lawns=[tex]100\%-25\%-30\%=45\%[/tex]

Then the amount of money he earns by mowing lawns= [tex]45\%\ of\ 500[/tex]

⇒ The amount of money he earns by mowing lawns=[tex]0.45\times500=\$225[/tex]

Hence, The amount of his savings he earns by mowing lawns= $225