Question

Of the $2400 Mr Calvin earned, he spent 3/8 on food, 1/3 on taxes and 1/6 on other expenses. Find out how much all this is in dollars. Then find out how much he saved.

Answer 1

Answer: $300

Explanation:

Mr. Calvin earned
`\$2400`

He spent
`(3)/(8)` on food i.e.

`\Rightarrow (3)/(8)* 2400=\$900`

`(1)/(3)\quad \text{on taxes i.e.}\\\\\Rightarrow (1)/(3)* 2400=\$800`

`(1)/(6)\ \text{on other expenses i.e.}\\\\\Rightarrow (1)/(6)* 2400=\$400`

Remaining money =
`2400-900-800-400=\$300`

So, he saved $300 after expenses