Lee spent
15 of his salary on entertainment and gave
12 of his salary to his uncle. In the end, he was left with $450 for himself.
- What fraction of his salary had he left?
- How much was his salary?
(a)
Fraction of the salary left
= 1 -
15 -
12= 1 -
210 -
510=
310 (b)
Lee's salary = 10 u
Amount that Lee had left = 3 u
3 u = 450
1 u = 450 ÷ 3 = 150
Lee's salary
= 10 u
= 10 x 150
= $1500
Answer(s): (a)
310;(b) $1500