Monday, August 29, 2011

Fraction P5 Question

Amy saved 5/8 of her salary every month and she spent the rest.
Ben saved 3/7 of his salary every month and he spent the rest which amounted to $600.
Amy took 1 1/6 years less than Ben to save $12600.
(a) What was Ben's monthly salary? [Ans: $1050]
(b) What was Amy's monthly salary? [Ans: $1440]

3 comments:

  1. At first
    Amy : 8 units
    Ben is 7 parts
    $12 600 divided by $600 will be 21.Then 21 months-14 months91 1/6 year) will be 7 months. So each month Amy saves $12600 divided by 7 months will be $1800 which is equal to 3 units. One unit is $600 and on part will be $600 dived by four whch is 150 dollars. So $600x8=4800????

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  2. I think anonymous is correct...

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  3. Hi,

    12600/450 = 28 months

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