Tim spent
19 of his salary on food and gave
23 of his salary to his uncle. In the end, he was left with $360 for himself.
- What fraction of his salary had he left?
- How much was his salary?
(a)
Fraction of the salary left
= 1 -
19 -
23= 1 -
19 -
69=
29 (b)
Tim's salary = 9 u
Amount that Tim had left = 2 u
2 u = 360
1 u = 360 ÷ 2 = 180
Tim's salary
= 9 u
= 9 x 180
= $1620
Answer(s): (a)
29;(b) $1620