Tommy spent
13 of his salary on transport and gave
25 of his salary to his niece. In the end, he was left with $300 for himself.
- What fraction of his salary had he left?
- How much was his salary?
(a)
Fraction of the salary left
= 1 -
13 -
25= 1 -
515 -
615=
415 (b)
Tommy's salary = 15 u
Amount that Tommy had left = 4 u
4 u = 300
1 u = 300 ÷ 4 = 75
Tommy's salary
= 15 u
= 15 x 75
= $1125
Answer(s): (a)
415;(b) $1125