Percents
Vocabulary
50/30/20
100

What is 65% of $130?

$84.50

100

What is it called when you spend less than you make?

A surplus 


100

In a 50/30/20 budget, what is the 30% category?

wants

200

What is 7% of $540?

$37.80

200

When you spend more money than you make, you have a budget  _____________

deficit

200

If someone follows the 50/30/20, how much will they be saving?

20% of their net income

300

150 is what percent of 600?

25%

300

What is a spending plan based on a person or family's income and expenses?

a budget

300

Give an example of a "variable expense".

Food

Gas

Clothing

Fun

400

Julie bought a pair of shoes on sale. The price was $85, but she only paid $68. What percent was the discount?

20%

400

What is the pay you get before taxes called?

Gross Pay

400

Give an example of a "fixed expense".

Rent

Car payment

Tuition

Retirement savings

500

Big Lou bought some school supplies on sale. The price was $18, but he only paid $12.60. What percent was the discount?

30%

500

What is the term for the money you pay to cover possible damage to an apartment?

security deposit

500

Impulse purchases should be classified under what category: needs, wants, or savings?

wants

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