Question

Tamiko got a check for 109.60 and a small bonus check for 34.15.What is the net result of her transactions using the result from part A.She wants to save 3/5 of this amount.How much will she save?

Answer 1

a) Net result of Tamiko's transactions = $143.75

b) Total amount she can save = $86.25

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1 :

Given,

Amount Tamiko got in her first check =  $109.60

Amount of the bonus check = $34.15

Fraction of the amount she wants to save = $\frac{3}{5}$

We need to find the net results of her transactions and the amount she will save

Step 2 :

The new result of her transactions can be computed by adding the amount she has received through both the check.

Total amount she received  = 109.60 + 34.15 = 143.75

Total amount she can save =   $\frac{3}{5}$ × 143.75 = 86.25

Step 3 :

Answer :

a) Net result of Tamiko's transactions = $143.75

b) Total amount she can save = $86.25