Roni donates 5% of her paycheck to a local charity and puts 20% of her paycheck in a savings account. if roni's paycheck is $2,285.00, which of the following is closest to the amount which will go to charity and savings?
a.
$457
b.
$1,028
c.
$571
d.
$114

C. The closest amount which will go to charity and savings is $571.

Step-by-step explanation:

The amount of the paycheck = $2,285.00

Now, the amount donated to charity  = 5%

Calculating the amount of charity, we get:

5 % of  $2,285.00 =

So, the total amount generate to the charity = $114.25  ... (1)

Also amount put in savings = 20%

Calculating the amount of savings, we get:

20 % of  $2,285.00 =

So, the total amount saved = $457  ... (2)

Now, the total amount donated  + saved  =  ( $114.25) + ($457)

                                                                      = $571. 25

Hence, the closest amount which will go to charity and savings is $571.

a

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