Question

Lauren made $45 babysitting. She put 1/3 in her savings and spent 3/5 of the remainder. How much money did she spend? (OR YOU CAN ANSWER) Colleen had $1,600. She spent 3/8 of it on skis and 1/4 of the remainder on ski gear. How much money did she spend altogether on the skis and the gear?
(PLEASE SHOW STEPS FOR EITHER ONE YOU CHOOSE)

Answer 1

Lauren spent $18. She put 1/3 of $45 ($15) in a savings account, then spent 3/5 of the remaining $30 ($18).