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Finding a Sector's Specific Value
publish date: 2026/05/25 21:45:52.449839 UTC
Using the same bookstore monthly sales graph, determine the exact dollar amount spent on Supplies given that total sales are \(\$40,000\) and Supplies constitute \(15\%\) of the chart.
Answer = (1)
Correct Answer
(1) 6000
Explanation
Convert the percentage to a decimal value and multiply by the total budget amount:
\[ \text{Supplies Amount} = 0.15 \times \$40,000 = \$6,000 \]
Reference
Mathematics for college students