BECE Mathematics 2025 Paper

Concept:Percentage saved $= \dfrac{\text{amount saved}}{\text{wage}} \times 100\%$.Given:Weekly wage $=$ GH₵ 700.00, amount spent $=$ GH₵ 560.00Solution:He saves what is left after spending: amount saved $= 700 - 560 = 140$ (GH₵).Compare the saving with the whole wage: $\dfrac{140}{700} = \dfrac{1}{5}$Change the fraction to a percentage: $\dfrac{1}{5} \times 100\% = 20\%$Key point: $\dfrac{560}{700} \times 100\% = 80\%$ is the part he spent, not the part he saved.Answer:Option C ($20\%$)