Harry spent
15 of his salary on transport and gave
23 of his salary to his cousin. In the end, he was left with $340 for himself.
- What fraction of his salary had he left?
- How much was his salary?
(a)
Fraction of the salary left
= 1 -
15 -
23= 1 -
315 -
1015=
215 (b)
Harry's salary = 15 u
Amount that Harry had left = 2 u
2 u = 340
1 u = 340 ÷ 2 = 170
Harry's salary
= 15 u
= 15 x 170
= $2550
Answer(s): (a)
215;(b) $2550