Question

Ms. Tucker spends of her 1/4 income on rent, 1/8 on food, 1/10 on utilities, 1/10 on gas for her car, and 1/8 car

payments. What fraction of Ms. Tucker's income is left after these expenses?
A. 7/8
B. 7/10
C.1/8
D.3/10

Answer 1

Answer:D)3/10

Explanation:

The answer is D)3/10

Answer 2

B. 7/10

Explanation:

Find the common denominator for all of the fractions -

1/4 = 10/40

1/8 = 5/40

1/10 = 4/40

1/10 = 4/40

1/8 = 5/40

10 + 5 + 4 + 4 + 5 = 28

Simplify 28/40

= 7/10

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