In the Johnsons' monthly budget, the dollar amounts allocated to household expenses, food, and miscellaneous items are in the ratio 5:4:1, respectively. If the total amount allocated to these three categories is $1,800, what is the amount allocated to food?  Select.
A) $900	B) $720	C) $675	D) $450	E) $225
To solve this question, it will be best to first express the given ratio using variable multipliers. Thus, we have:   Household Expenses : Food : Miscellaneous = 5x : 4x : x   Since we are told that the TOTAL amount allocated to these categories is $1,800 we can set up the equation:   5x + 4x + x = 1,800   10x = 1,800   x = 180   Thus, the total amount allocated to food is 4 x 180 = $720.   Answer $720.
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In the Johnsons' monthly budget, the dollar amounts allocated to household expenses, food, and miscellaneous items are in the ratio 5:4:1, respectively. If the total amount allocated to these three categories is $1,800, what is the amount allocated to food?