Question

Of the $2400 Mr Calvin earned, he spent 3/8 on food, 1/3 on taxes and 1/6 on other expenses. Find out how much all this is in dollars. Then find out how much he saved.

Answer 1

Answer: $300

Step-by-step explanation:

Mr. Calvin earned  $\ 2400$

He spent  $\frac{3}{8}$ on food i.e.

$\Rightarrow \dfrac{3}{8}\times 2400=\ 900$

$\dfrac{1}{3}\quad \text{on taxes i.e.}\\\\\Rightarrow \dfrac{1}{3}\times 2400=\ 800$

$\dfrac{1}{6}\ \text{on other expenses i.e.}\\\\\Rightarrow \dfrac{1}{6}\times 2400=\ 400$

Remaining money = $2400-900-800-400=\ 300$

So, he saved $300 after expenses