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To calculate the amount budgeted for clothing, we can use the percentage provided for clothing from the pie chart (17%) and multiply it by the total annual income of $85,000.

\[
\text{Amount for Clothing} = 17\% \times 85,000 = \frac{17}{100} \times 85,000
\]

Let me calculate that for you.The amount budgeted for clothing is $14,450.

Would you like more details or have any questions about the process? Here are some related questions to consider:

1. How much is budgeted for food based on the given percentages?
2. What is the total amount budgeted for housing and auto combined?
3. If the total income increased to $90,000, how would the clothing budget change?
4. How much is budgeted for savings from the total income?
5. What is the total percentage allocated to non-essentials (Leisure + Clothing)?

**Tip:** When working with percentages, always multiply the total by the fraction form of the percentage (e.g., 17% = 0.17).

The circle graph shows how a family budgets its annual income. If the total annual income is $85,000, what amount is budgeted for clothing?

Learn how to calculate the amount budgeted for clothing from an annual income of $85,000 using a 17% allocation. This problem covers essential percentage calculations and budgeting concepts, suitable for Grades 5-7.

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