Word Problem:

A company spent 30% of its annual budget developing a new machine. If the company's budget was $1200, how much did they spend on the new machine?

Choices:

• a. $42
• b. $360
• c. $200
• d. $4000

Solution:

To solve the percentage we need to times of the rate and the base.

• Percentage = Rate × Base
• P = R × B
• P = 30% × 1200
• P = 0.3 × 1200
• P = 360

Answer:

• The spend on the new machine is $360. Thus, the option b.

The answer is letter B $360