Supplies for last year cost $1,477, which was $177 over budget. Rounded to the nearest 1%, by what percent did the cost exceed t

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Nezavi [6.7K]

3 years ago

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Supplies for last year cost $1,477, which was $177 over budget. Rounded to the nearest 1%, by what percent did the cost exceed t

he budgeted cost?

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faust18 [17] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-15T17:12:23+03:00

faust18 [17]3 years ago

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If the budget was $177 over that means that the original budget was $1300 ( which represents 100% ).

1% of the 1300 budget is $13

Than the over budget of $177 is divided by 13 to find out the percentage.

177:13 = 13,61%

Round up and we have a 14% over budget expenses

Artist 52 [7] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-15T15:09:43+03:00

Artist 52 [7]3 years ago

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Rounded to the nearest 1%, the cost exceeded the budget by 12%