A city in California spent $6 million repairing damage to its public buildings in 2010.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 2010.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, 12% of the repair cost was directed towards fixing damage caused by mold. Therefore, the amount spent on mold repairs would be:

0.12 x $6,000,000 = $720,000.

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