Question

Dan spends 2 5 of his wages on rent and 1 2 on food. If he makes ?430 per week, how much money does he have left?

Answer 1

Dan would be left over with $43 a week.

Explanation:

`(2)/(5)` = 40%

`(1)/(2)` = 50%

Rent: $430 - 40% = $172

Food: $430 - 50% = $215

$215 + $172 = $387

$430 - $387 = $43

Answer 2

$43

Explanation:

The amount left is the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent on rent and food.

The amount spent on rent and food can be calculated by multiplying the amount earned with the given fractions.

Amount spent on rent = (2/5) × $430 = $172

Amount spent on food = (1/2) × $430 = $215

Amount left = $430 - $172 - $215 = $43

From the computation above, he has $43 left.