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  • 25-06-2020
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A man spends 2/5 of his salary on food, 3/10 on his rent and 1/8 on other expenses. What fraction of his salary is still left with him?

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  • 25-06-2020

Answer:

[tex]\frac{7}{40}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]1-(\frac{2}{5}+\frac{3}{10}+\frac{1}{8})[/tex]

[tex]1-\frac{33}{40}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{7}{40}=0.175[/tex]

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bamboola1 bamboola1
  • 25-06-2020

Answer:

7/40 is still left with him.

Step-by-step explanation:

LCM 5,10,8 = 40

2/5 = (x8) = 16/40 = food

3/10 = (x4) = 12/40 = rent

1/8 = (x5) = 5/40 = other expenses.

16/40 +12/40 + 5/40 = 33/40

40/40 - 33/40 = 7/40

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