SOLUTION: Jake's take-home pay for his first week of fruit picking was $800. His expenses for that week were: Accommodation $125 Food $150 Entertainment $40

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Question 522997: Jake's take-home pay for his first week of fruit picking was $800.
His expenses for that week were:
Accommodation $125
Food $150
Entertainment $40
Transport $35
What fraction of Jake's pay was spent on entertainment? Simplify fully.

Answer by JBarnum(2146)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
numbers are given
take amount of entertainment over total amount of take home




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