Question

Travis's income is $7200a month, and he plans to budget 1/2 of his income for rent and 1/6 of his income for electricity.What fraction of his income does he plan to spend each month on these two items together? Express your answer in lowest terms.

Answer 1

2/3

Explanation:

7200 / 2 = 3600 rent

7200/ 1/6 = 1200 electricity

3600 +1200 = 4800

4800/7200 = the same as simplified 48/72

We know our 12x table = 4/6

We can simplify 4/6 as 2/3

Answer 2

Travis plans on spending 2/3 of his income which is $4800

Explanation:

1/2 = 3/6 and 3/6 + 1/6 = 4/6 and 4/6 = 2/3