Question

A man saves 1/6 of his salary, spends 1/4 of the remainder
on rent and rest on food. What fraction of his salary does
he spend on food?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1/6 of salary is saved

1/4 of that is spent on rent

therefore

1/4 of 1/6

=1/6x1/4

=1/24

therefore the man spends 1/24 of his salary on food

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

1/6 saves

1/4 rent

Consider total salary assume as 1.

x= 1-1/6-1/4

=7/12