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Calculating the Percentage of an Over-Budgeted Amount

By Motley Fool StaffUpdated Apr 29, 2025 at 11:56 PM

Key Points

  • Review budgets post-project to understand expense variances and improve forecasting.
  • Calculate over-budget percentages by subtracting budgeted amounts from actual costs.
  • Analyze specific items in your budget to pinpoint where overages occur, aiding targeted adjustments.

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