Everett's monthly income is $3,200. Part of Everett's monthly budget is shown in the table. 

**Category**

**Amount of Money**

Rent

$896

Groceries

$384

Savings

$165

Car Payment

$428

Utiilities

$120

What percentage of Everett's income is used to pay for his rent and groceries?

To determine the percentage of Everett's income used to pay for rent and groceries, follow these steps:

1. **Add the amounts for rent and groceries:**

   \[
   896 + 384 = 1280
   \]

2. **Calculate the percentage of Everett's total income that is spent on rent and groceries:**

   \[
   \left( \frac{1280}{3200} \right) \times 100 = 40\%
   \]

Thus, **40%** of Everett's monthly income is used to pay for rent and groceries.

Would you like further details or have any other questions? Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

1. What percentage of Everett's income is used for savings and car payments?
2. How much money does Everett have left after paying for rent, groceries, and utilities?
3. What percentage of Everett’s income is allocated to savings?
4. If Everett's income increases by 10%, how much will he earn monthly?
5. How much more does Everett spend on rent than utilities?

**Tip:** When calculating percentages, always divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100 to get the result.

What percentage of Everett's income is used to pay for his rent and groceries?

Discover how to calculate the percentage of Everett's monthly income spent on rent and groceries. This budgeting problem involves basic arithmetic and percentage calculations, helping students understand how to allocate income across different categories. Suitable for Grades 6-8 students.

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