Charlie spent
14 of his salary on food and gave
35 of his salary to his auntie. In the end, he was left with $330 for himself.
- What fraction of his salary had he left?
- How much was his salary?
(a)
Fraction of the salary left
= 1 -
14 -
35= 1 -
520 -
1220=
320 (b)
Charlie's salary = 20 u
Amount that Charlie had left = 3 u
3 u = 330
1 u = 330 ÷ 3 = 110
Charlie's salary
= 20 u
= 20 x 110
= $2200
Answer(s): (a)
320;(b) $2200