You spent 14 of your allowance on Monday. On Tuesday, you spent 13 of what was left. On Wednesday, you spent 12 of what remains.

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Mama L [17]

2 years ago

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You spent 14 of your allowance on Monday. On Tuesday, you spent 13 of what was left. On Wednesday, you spent 12 of what remains.

What fraction of your allowance do you have left? Choose the most reasonable answer.
PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS

Mathematics

1 answer:

Alex787 [66] · Answer 1 · 2023-04-07T16:09:26+03:00

Alex787 [66]2 years ago

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A = allowance
(1/2)a = what have left after Monday
(1/2(1/2)a = what you have after Tuesday
(1/2)(1/2)(1/2)a = what you have after Wednesday.

Doing the multiplication.

(1/8)a = what you have left.

You have 1/8 of what you had at the start.