Q20 The Brogan family’s banking app shows their savings and expenditure for this month in the pie chart below.
For comparison, last year, the Brogans saved 20% of their income each month.
BROGAN FAMILY BUDGET
30% Savings Expenditure
70%
(a) State the percentage of income the Brogan family spent this month.
(b) If total income for the month is €3,600, calculate how much the Brogan family save. Write your answer and workings in the spaces provided.
Answer €
(c) Circle the correct answer below, if the change in the Brogans’ saving since last year is a positive or a negative trend for the household. Explain your answer.