SOLUTION: Damien spends one out of every $5 he earns on food if he earns $85 how much will go towards food

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Question 1013905: Damien spends one out of every $5 he earns on food if he earns $85 how much will go towards food
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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One dollar out of every five is like saying 1/5 of his money...so that
(1/5)($85) = 85/5 = $17