Michael spent
15 of his salary on entertainment and gave
12 of his salary to his mother. In the end, he was left with $390 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)
Michael's salary = 10 u
Amount that Michael had left = 3 u
3 u = 390
1 u = 390 ÷ 3 = 130
Michael's salary
= 10 u
= 10 x 130
= $1300
Answer(s): (a)
310;(b) $1300