SOLUTION: Mr. Joe spent 2/5 of his monthly salary on clothing, 1/2 of the remaining on rent and 1/4 of the remaing on drinks. If he still had 100 left. Find his monthly salary THANK YOU

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Question 1039577: Mr. Joe spent 2/5 of his monthly salary on clothing, 1/2 of the remaining on rent and 1/4 of the remaing on drinks. If he still had 100 left. Find
his monthly salary
THANK YOU
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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p, Monthly Salary

p-%282%2F5%29p=3%2F5p

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3p%2F%2810%29

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3p%2F10-3p%2F40=100-------------Solve for p.