SOLUTION: This is a word problem, and I need help please? A family has an annual income of $23,400. Of this , 1/4 is spent for food, 1/5 for housing, 1/10, for clothing, 1/9 for savings,

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Question 841362: This is a word problem, and I need help please?
A family has an annual income of $23,400. Of this , 1/4 is spent for food, 1/5 for housing, 1/10, for clothing, 1/9 for savings, 1/4, for taxes, and the rest for other expenses. How much is spent for housing?
I got $508.60, and I think it's wrong?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%281%2F4%2B1%2F5%2B1%2F10%2B1%2F9%2B1%2F4%2BX%29=1
Multiply both sides by 4%2A5%2A9
45%2B36%2B18%2B20%2B45%2B180X=180
164%2B180X=180
180X=16
X=16%2F180=4%2F45
H=%284%2F45%29%2823400%29