Flynn spent
17 of his salary on food and gave
12 of his salary to his best friend. In the end, he was left with $640 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)
Flynn's salary = 14 u
Amount that Flynn had left = 5 u
5 u = 640
1 u = 640 ÷ 5 = 128
Flynn's salary
= 14 u
= 14 x 128
= $1792
Answer(s): (a)
514;(b) $1792