Hilda has a net monthly income of $1,385.57. She spends 26% of that
on rent and 22% on food. How much money does she spend each month on
rent and food?
a. $734.32
b. $665.07
c. $162.80
d. $7,814.28
First, we need to find how much Hilda spends on rent and food combined.
26% of $1,385.57 = $360.40 (rounded to the nearest cent) for rent
22% of $1,385.57 = $304.03 (rounded to the nearest cent) for food
To find the total spent on both categories, we add these numbers:
$360.40 + $304.03 = $664.43
So Hilda spends $664.43 each month on rent and food combined.
Therefore, the answer is option b. $665.07 (rounded to the nearest cent).