Using Math on My 2003 Baseball Trip
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Problem #1: Percentages
On our trip we will spend money on five major categories:
Food, Lodging, Gasoline, Tickets and Other (Miscellaneous).

Using the chart below, calculate our total amount spent for the first week and then determine the percentage spent on each major category.
      Food   Lodging   Gasoline   Tickets   Other  
  Mon   $50.00   $45.00   $95.00       $10.00  
  Tues   $40.00   $45.00   $83.00   $55.00   $20.00  
  Wed   $29.00   $55.00   $37.00   $65.00   $10.00  
  Thurs   $80.00   $55.00   $45.00   $70.00      
  Fri   $31.00   $85.00       $40.00      
  Sat   $44.00       $81.00   $89.00   $40.00  
  Sun   $56.00   $75.00   $100.00       $30.00  
  Sub-Totals                      
  % by category                      


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