Math Problem Statement
Jasmine has $750 in her checking account. She writes a check for $225. For what percent of the money in her account was the check written?
Solution
To determine the percentage of Jasmine's account that was used for the check, we can set up the calculation as follows:
- The total amount in her account is $750.
- The check amount is $225.
The percentage of the account used for the check can be found using the formula:
Substituting the values:
So, the check was written for 30% of the money in her account.
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Here are some related questions for practice:
- If Jasmine had $1,000 in her account, what percentage would a $225 check be?
- What is 20% of $750?
- If she wrote a $300 check, what percentage of her $750 account balance would that be?
- How much money would she have left after writing a 30% check from her balance?
- If Jasmine wrote checks totaling 50% of her account, what would be the remaining balance?
Tip: When calculating percentages, always use the formula to get the correct result.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Percentage
Basic Arithmetic
Ratio
Formulas
Percentage = (Part / Whole) * 100
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 5-7