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Brian spends 2/5 of his wages on rent and 1/2 on food. If he makes £370 per week, how much money does he have left?

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Answer:

£37

Explanation:

Given data

Weekly earnings= £370

Amount spent on Rent is 2/5 of £370

= 2/5* 370

=0.4*370

=£148

Amount spent on food is 1/2 of £370

= 1/2* 370

=0.5*370

=£185

The total expenses is

=148+185

=£333

The amount left is

=370-333

=£37

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