SOLUTION: John earns 3600 dollars per month. He spends 8 1/3% of his income towards house rent and 33 1/3% towards food. Find the amount he spends on rent.

Question 317890: John earns 3600 dollars per month. He spends 8 1/3% of his income towards house rent and 33 1/3% towards food. Find the amount he spends on rent.
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John earns 3600 dollars per month. He spends 8 1/3% of his income towards house rent and 33 1/3% towards food. Find the amount he spends on rent.
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8 1/3 on house = 25/3 %
25/3 % on on 3600 how much ?
25/3 * 3600/100
25*36 /3
12*25
=300
he spends $ 300 on House rent
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