Question

Marcus saved money to buy camping equipment.

He used 58 of his savings to buy a tent.
He used 14 of his savings to buy a sleeping bag.

How much of his savings does Marcus have left?

Answer 1

1/8 savings left

Explanation:

add 5/8+1/4 which is 7/8 8/8-7/8= 1/8

Answer 2

• Marcus has 1/8 of savings left

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Marcus used:

• 5/8 + 1/4 = 5/8 + 2/8 = (5 + 2)/8 = 7/8 of savings

Remaining part of savings:

• 1 - 7/8 = 8/8 - 7/8 = (8 - 7)/8 = 1/8