A city in California spent $6 million repairing damage to its public buildings in Year 1. The following table shows the categories where the money was directed. How much did the city spend to fix damage caused by mold?
A) $360,000
B) $720,000
C) $1,440,000
D) $1,800,000

Question

A city in California spent $6 million repairing damage to its public buildings in Year 1. The following table shows the categories where the money was directed.  How much did the city spend to fix damage caused by mold?
A) $360,000 
B) $720,000 
C) $1,440,000 
D) $1,800,000

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the table, the category "Mold" received 12% of the funding. To find out how much that is, we can multiply the total amount spent ($6 million) by 0.12:
$6,000,000 x 0.12 = $720,000
Therefore, the city spent $720,000 to fix damage caused by mold.

A City in California Spent $6 Million Repairing Damage to Its