Question

David had 62.72 to spend at the mall. He spent 24% about how much money did he spend

Answer 1

David spent 15.0528 at the mall.

Step-by-step explanation:

      David had 62.72 to spend at the mall.

      But he spent 24% of given money

Step:1

     Let, X= Total money = 62.72

           Y= 24 % of money

Step:2

     To find the money spend at mall

            Y= Total money × Percentage of Money spend at mall

              = 62.72 × $\frac{24}{100}$

              = 62.72 × 0.24

              = 15.0528

          Y = 15.0528

      Money saved at mall is,

             = 47.6672                                (∵ Amount saved=62.72-15.0528)

Result:

     The amount spent at mall is 15.0528. It is the 24% of money of 62.72.