SOLUTION: Anna pays 1/6 of her salary in tax , 1/3 on food and the remainder on bills . if she pays $1800 in bills , what is her salary

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Question 392716: Anna pays 1/6 of her salary in tax , 1/3 on food and the remainder on bills . if she pays $1800 in bills , what is her salary
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
Let x represent anna's salary
Question states*** Note 1/3 = 2/6
x = x/6 + (2/6)x + $1800
solving for x
x - 3/6 x = $1800
1/2x = $1800
x = $3600
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