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  • 07-06-2018
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Peters allowance is the same amount every month. Each month peter spends $114 amd saves the rest. He saves $432 in a year.

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  • 18-06-2018
the complete question is
Peter's allowance is the same every month.Each month Peter spends $114 and saves the rest.He saves $432 in a year.What Percent of his allowance does Peter save every month

let
x------> 
Peter's allowance

we know that
432=(x-114)*12------< 432=12x-1368----> 12x=432+1368
12x=1800
x=1800/12
x=$150
Peter save every month-------> 150-114-----> $36

if $150---------> 100%
 $36----------> x
x=36*100/150-----> x=24%

the answer is
24%
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