Solve the Problem

question 130

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round your answer to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
-Tech Support spent $18,450 this year on utility costs alone. If total sales were $268,200, what percent of total sales was spent on utility costs? Round to the nearest tenth of a percent.

• A)0.7%
• B)14.5%
• C)145.0%
• D)6.9%

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