when 55 is added to a certain number and the sum is divided by 3 , the result is 4 times the original number what is the origina
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Mrs Wright's paycheck was $ 630
<u>Solution:</u>
Given that,
Mrs Wright spend on food =
Fraction spent on rent =
She spent 1/4 of the remainder on transportation
Remaining left with her = $ 210
Let the paycheck amount be "n"
Now, we know that, paycheck amount = used amount + left over amount
Here, left over amount = 210
Paycheck amount = 2/9 of paycheck on food + 1/3 of paycheck on rent + 1/4 of remainder on transportation + 210
Upon simplifying we get,
On simplification, we get
On adding fractions we get,
Hence, the paycheck amount is $630