Cole spent
110 of his salary on transport and gave
15 of his salary to his uncle. In the end, he was left with $420 for himself.
- What fraction of his salary had he left?
- How much was his salary?
(a)
Fraction of the salary left
= 1 -
110 -
15= 1 -
110 -
210=
710 (b)
Cole's salary = 10 u
Amount that Cole had left = 7 u
7 u = 420
1 u = 420 ÷ 7 = 60
Cole's salary
= 10 u
= 10 x 60
= $600
Answer(s): (a)
710;(b) $600