Question

Brent spends $ 420 on his monthly bills. Of this amount, 15 % is for utilities, 1/5 is for Internet service, and 1/7 is for phone service. If the rest of the total amount is for food, how much money does Brent have for food?

Answer 1

Answer: $213

Step-by-step explanation:

First find out how much is spent on the other things:

Utilities

= 15% * 420

= $63

Internet services

= 1/5 * 420

= $84

Phone service

= 1/7 * 420

= $60

The amount left for food is therefore:

= 420 - money spent on other things

= 420 - 63 - 84 - 60

= $213