Question

In 2011, Americans spent approximately $50.9 billion on their pets. Of this amount, $14.1 billion was for veterinarian bills. What percent of the total was spent on veterinarian bills?

Answer 1

Answer: The percent of the total was spent on veterinarian bills is 27.70% ( approx).

Step-by-step explanation:

Given, In 2011, Americans spent approximately $50.9 billion on their pets.

i.e. Total amount they spent on pets = $50.9 billion

Amount spent for veterinarian bills.  = $14.1 billion was for veterinarian bills.

Then, the percent of the total was spent on veterinarian bills would be :

$\dfrac{\text{Amount spent for veterinarian bills. }}{\text{Total amount they spent on pets}}\times100\\\\=\dfrac{14.1}{50.9}\times100\\\\=27.7013752456\approx27.70\%$

Hence, the percent of the total was spent on veterinarian bills is 27.70% (approx).