Question

Sally has to pay 1/3
of her paycheck in tax. After paying tax, she spends 2/5
of the remaining
money on rent. What fraction of her paycheck remains after she pays rent? Express your answer as
a fraction in simplest form.

Answer 1

Answer:

Money left after paycheck in tax = 1 - 1/3 = 2/3.

Spend on Rent = 2/5 × 2/3 = 4/15

Remaining money left =

$\frac{2}{3} - \frac{4}{15} \\ = \frac{10 - 4}{15} \\ = \frac{6}{15} \\ = \frac{2}{5}$