Week 26 CAPT Problem - 9th Grade


The Monthly Budget

Use the chart below to answer questions 1 through 5.

 

The chart below shows the monthly budgets (in dollars) of 5 people for 6 categories of expenses.

 



Category Jim Joan Jack Julie Kathy
Rent 250 375 300 185 205
Auto 150 275 180 320 250
Food 95 130 100 150 110
Clothes 75 50 110 80 175
Recreation 20 30 40 15 50
Savings 50 150 75 90 115
Total 640 1010 805 840 905


  1. What percent of Jim’s total budget goes for rent?

  2. What is the average (mean) clothing budget for the 5 people?

  3. How much does Joan spend on auto expenses per year?

  4. Kathy’s Rent and Auto expenses are what percentage of her total budget?

  5. What is the median amount budgeted for rent in the budgets of the 5 people?