Answer:
X= 18; Y=15
Step-by-step explanation:
As a student myself working this out I cannot explain how I got the answer but I know it is correct.
in order to get the percentage you would just need to divide 6,840 by 38,000 (6840/38000 = .18)
this gives you .18
.18 is equivalent to 18%
John paid 18% of his earnings on entertainment.