Question

Brian spends 2/5 of his wages on rent and 1/2 on food. If he makes £370 per week, how much money does he have left?

Answer 1

Answer:

37 Pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

total expenses as fraction of income is

$\frac{2}{5} + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{4 + 5}{10} = \frac{9}{10}$

Hence total expenses is

$370 \times \frac{9}{10} = 333$

Money left is

$370 - 333 = 37$