Question

Evan uses some of his comic-book money to buy a magazine for $4. If Evan's uncle gave him $30, what fraction of this money did he spend on the magazine?

Answer 1

2/15 fraction of money is spend to buy magazine.

Explanation:

Total Money given by Evan's uncle = $30

Money spent by Evan to buy magazine = $4

Fraction of money spend on magazine = Money spent by Evan to buy magazine ÷ Total Money given by Evan's uncle

⇒ 4/30 = 2/15

Hence 2/15 fraction of money is spend to buy magazine.

lets check our answer.

2/15 of Total Money given by Evan's uncle = (2/15 )× 30 = 2 × 2 = 4

so $4 represents 2/15 of $30 , hence our solution is correct .