SOLUTION: David spends 3/8 of his salary on food and 4/9 of the remainder on utility bills . he then spends 2/5 of the further remainder on travel and saves the rest . if he earns a salary o

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Question 1095122: David spends 3/8 of his salary on food and 4/9 of the remainder on utility bills . he then spends 2/5 of the further remainder on travel and saves the rest . if he earns a salary od 7,200 what amount dose he save ?
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, he spends
The remainder is:

Next he spends:

the remainder is:

Next he spends:

the remainder is:

He saves $1,500

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