Question

Josh, Amira and Lucas each earn the same monthly salary. Each month,

Josh saves 27% of his salary and spends the rest of it
Amira spends ¾ of her salary and saves the rest of it
Amount of salary Lucas saves:amount of salary he spends =1:4
Work out who saves the most of their salary each month
Show how you get your answer.

Answer 1

Josh

Explanation:
Lucas saves his money in a 1:4 ratio which means he saves 1 part to every 4 parts. Therefore he saves 1/5 of his salary which is 20%. Amira spends 3/4 which means she saves 1/4 which is 25%. Josh saves 27% which is greater than 20% and 25% therefore he saves the most