Question

. Don, Ron, and Con earned $300. Don is to

receive one-quarter, Ron is to receive one-fifth
and Con will receive the remainder.
(a) What fraction of the earnings will Con
receive?

Answer 1

Answer:11/20

Explanation:

Don: 1/4 of $300 = 300x.25 = $75

Ron:1/5 of $300 = 300x.20 = $60

75 + 60 = $135

300-135 = $165

165/300 = .55 = 55% = 55/100 = 11/20

OR

take 1/4 and 1/5 and make denominators equal

D: 5/20 and R: 4/20 = D+R:9/20 so C:11/20