1. Section 1

1.27. Discover

Mathematics 20-3 Module 1

Section 1: Personal Budgets

 

Discover

 

This is a photo of a grader covered with snow.

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Leslie is a grader operator on the Alexander First Nation near Edmonton. Leslie’s net pay is $4000 per month. Leslie has prepared a personal budget. It is a balanced budget—expenses equal net pay. Leslie’s budget is shown in the following circle graph.

 

Leslie’s expenses are represented in a circle graph.

 

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Discuss the following questions with a classmate or in a group.

  1. If the percentage values were not shown on the graph, how could you tell what category Leslie spends the majority of his money on?

  2. Explain how you can tell that Leslie spends the least amount on insurance and clothing.

  3. What do the percentages add up to? Why?

  4. Leslie’s monthly take-home pay is $4000. How much does Leslie plan to save each month?

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