Question

While away at school, Eileen receives an allowance of $400 each month, 35 percent of which she uses to pay her bills. If she budgets 30 percent of the remainder for shopping, allots $130 for entertainment, and saves the rest of the money, what percentage of her allowance is she able to save each month?

Answer 1

Eileen is able to save 13% of her allowance each month.