Question

Frank has $864 in his bank account. His cell phone bill is 1/5 the amount of money he has in his account. He has to give his mother $55.20. How much money will Frank have left in his account?

Answer 1

$636

Explanation:

864/5=172.80 so he paid 172.80 dollars for the phone bill. He then has 691.20 dollars left. he then gives his mother $55.20 and is left with $636.

Answer 2

$117.60

Explanation:

Do this:

$864 1 $864

_____ x ____ = ______

1 5 5

Then divide $864 by 5

Then take $172.80 - $55.20

That will give you your answer.