Questions: Brian saved 35% of the money he earned. If Brian earned 260, how much did he save?
F. 46.50
G. 74.28
H. 91
J. 117
Transcript text: 4. Brian saved $35 \%$ of the money he earned. If Brian earned $\$ 260$, how much did he save?
F. $\$ 46.50$
G. $\$ 74.28$
H. \$91
J. $\$ 117$
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the percentage saved
Brian saved \( 35\% \) of his earnings.
Step 2: Calculate the amount saved
To find \( 35\% \) of \( \$260 \), multiply \( 260 \) by \( 0.35 \):
\[
260 \times 0.35 = 91
\]
Step 3: Match the result with the given options
The calculated amount saved is \( \$91 \), which corresponds to option H.