Question

Out of a salary of $4500, I kept 1/3 as savings. Out of the remaining money, I spend 50% on food and 20% on house rent. How much do I spend on food and house rent?

Answer 1

$2100

Explanation:

1/3 of 4500 is 1500

to find 1/3 of a number is to multiply by 1/3

1/3 * 4500 = 1500

$1500 is for savings

subtract 1500 from 4500

4500 - 1500 = 3000

the remaining money is $3000

to find 50% of something, divide by 2

3000/2 = 1500

$1500 is spent on food.

20% of 3000 is 600

to find 20% of something, multiply the decimal value (0.2)

0.2 * 3000 = 600

$600 are spent on rent.

$450 leftover

1500 + 600 = 2100

Food and rent cost $2100

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