Question

Taylor received a paycheck of $1575. First, she spent 30% of her paycheck to make a house payment. Next, she spent 3/14 of the remaining amount to make a car payment. What amount was still left over from Taylor's paycheck after these two payments?

Answer 1

$866.25

1) Gathering the data

$1575

she spent 30%

she spent 3/14

2) Let's calculate it, starting with the 30% expense. Writing a factor, we have already the value:

1575 x ( 1 -0.3)

1575 x (0.7)

1102.50

Now let's proceed with the deduction of 3/14, which can be calculated through that:

1102.5 -3/14x (1102.5)

$866.25

3) Hence, Taylor's balance was after those payments of $866.25