Question

Steve spent 1/4 of his monthly salary for rent and 1/7 of his monthly salary for his utility bill. If $867 was left, what was his monthly salary?

Answer 1

Answer:1428

Explanation:

x−1128x

=867

(1−1128)x

=867

Factor out x.

1728x

=867

Simplify.

x

=1428

Solve for x.

Answer 2

Answer:x=(45/31)*1426=$2070. ANSWER

20% of that is $414

1/9 of that is $230

They add to $644

What is left is $1426.

Explanation: