Solve the problem. Round your answer to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
-Tech Support spent $18,450 this year on utility costs alone. If total sales were $268,200, what percent of total sales was spent on utility costs? Round to the nearest tenth of a percent.
A)0.7%
B)14.5%
C)145.0%
D)6.9%

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To find the percentage of total sales spent on utility costs, divide the utility costs by the total sales and then multiply by 100. $ \frac{18,450}{268,200} \times 100 = 6.9\% $.

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