Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Since the fractions are like, their denominators are 11, then
consider the values that sum to give 18 , that is
1 + 9 + ? = 18
10 + ? = 18 ( subtract 10 from both sides )
? = 8
Then the third fraction is 
Answer:
1). 24
2). 8
Explanation:
1).
285$ - 45$ = 240$
240$/10 = 24$
Therefore, he pays 24$ a month.
2).
Let x be the number than triple:
3x - 5 = 19
3x = 19 + 5
3x = 24
x = 24/3
x = 8
25 is the answer to your question