Bob spends $200 a month. This is 24% of his monthly pay. What is his monthly pay?

To find Bob's monthly pay, we know that $200 represents 24% of his total monthly pay. Let his monthly pay be $ x $.

We can set up the equation:
\[
0.24 \times x = 200
\]

To solve for $ x $, divide both sides of the equation by 0.24:
\[
x = \frac{200}{0.24}
\]

Now, calculating that:
\[
x = 833.33
\]

Bob's monthly pay is **$833.33**.

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:
1. If Bob increased his spending to $300 a month, what percentage of his pay would that represent?
2. If Bob's monthly pay increased by 10%, what would his new monthly pay be?
3. How much would Bob save annually if he reduced his spending by 15% each month?
4. What is the total amount Bob spends in a year based on his current spending?
5. If Bob spends 30% of his income on rent, how much does he spend on rent?

**Tip:** To find a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the decimal equivalent of the percentage (e.g., 24% = 0.24).

Learn how to calculate Bob's monthly pay given that he spends $200, which represents 24% of his monthly pay. This problem covers key algebraic concepts and percentage calculations, suitable for Grades 6-8.

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