SOLUTION: John had rs 4500.He spent 1/3 of his money on a table and the remaining on 5 chairs. how much did one chair cost?

SOLUTION: John had rs 4500.He spent 1/3 of his money on a table and the remaining on 5 chairs. how much did one chair cost?

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Question 1016119: John had rs 4500.He spent 1/3 of his money on a table and the remaining on 5 chairs. how much did one chair cost?
Answer by FrankM(1040) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4500 * 2/3 is 3000, the remaining amount.
3000/5 = 600
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