Question

Tom wants to but a stereo that cost $540.00. he has saved 1/3 of the cost. how much gas tom saved?

Answer 1

Tom has saved $180 so far.

—Evidence—

One third of 540 is simply one third times 540, which can be written as follows:

One/third x 540

Furthermore, you can convert "one" to "1" and "third" to "3" and then the equation and answer is: