SOLUTION: Mrs. Rama had $480. She used 2/3 of it to buy an electric fan. She also bought a tea set for $60. How much had she left

SOLUTION: Mrs. Rama had $480. She used 2/3 of it to buy an electric fan. She also bought a tea set for $60. How much had she left

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Question 703139: Mrs. Rama had $480. She used 2/3 of it to buy an electric fan. She also bought a tea set for $60. How much had she left
Answer by unlockmath(1688) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hello,
(Here's a hint: In math "of" usually means multiply.)
2/3 times 480 = $320 for the electric fan. Plus $60 is $380.
What's left is $100.
Make sense?
RJ
www.math-unlock.com
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