SOLUTION: David spends 3/8 of his salary on food and 4/9 of the remainder on utility bills . he then spends 2/5 of the further remainder on travel and saves the rest . if he earns a salary o

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Question 1095122: David spends 3/8 of his salary on food and 4/9 of the remainder on utility bills . he then spends 2/5 of the further remainder on travel and saves the rest . if he earns a salary od 7,200 what amount dose he save ?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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First, he spends +%283%2F8%29%2A7200+=+2700+
The remainder is:
+7200+-+2700+=+4500+
Next he spends:
+%284%2F9%29%2A4500+=+2000+
the remainder is:
+4500+-+2000+=+2500+
Next he spends:
+%282%2F5%29%2A2500+=+1000+
the remainder is:
+2500+-+1000+=+1500+
He saves $1,500