Brandon spent
17 of his salary on food and gave
12 of his salary to his auntie. In the end, he was left with $370 for himself.
- What fraction of his salary had he left?
- How much was his salary?
(a)
Fraction of the salary left
= 1 -
17 -
12= 1 -
214 -
714=
514 (b)
Brandon's salary = 14 u
Amount that Brandon had left = 5 u
5 u = 370
1 u = 370 ÷ 5 = 74
Brandon's salary
= 14 u
= 14 x 74
= $1036
Answer(s): (a)
514;(b) $1036