Bobby spent
13 of his salary on food and gave
15 of his salary to his uncle. In the end, he was left with $350 for himself.
- What fraction of his salary had he left?
- How much was his salary?
(a)
Fraction of the salary left
= 1 -
13 -
15= 1 -
515 -
315=
715 (b)
Bobby's salary = 15 u
Amount that Bobby had left = 7 u
7 u = 350
1 u = 350 ÷ 7 = 50
Bobby's salary
= 15 u
= 15 x 50
= $750
Answer(s): (a)
715;(b) $750