SOLUTION: Bob spent 2/5 of his savings on a bike and 3/4 of what was left on a jacket. What fraction was left?
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Question 1103501: Bob spent 2/5 of his savings on a bike and 3/4 of what was left on a jacket. What fraction was left?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1-2/5=3/5 after bike
4/4-3/4=1/4
1/4*3/5=3/20 left after jacket
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