Question

Each month, Lilian spends 1/3 of her salary, saves 3/8 of the remainder and shares the rest of her salary equally among her mother, broth, and sister.
A. What the fraction of her salary does each of them receive?

Answer 1

Fraction left after spending = 1 - 1/3 = 2/3

Fraction saved = 3/8 x 2/3 = 1/4

Fraction left after saving = 2/3 - 1/4 = 5/12

Fraction shared with 3 people = 5/12 ÷ 3 = 5/12 x 1/3 = 5/36

Answer: 5/36