SOLUTION: Sam recieved $1500 he gave his daugter 1/3 after that he put 2/5 in savings. He donated the rest how much did he donate?

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Question 1098470: Sam recieved $1500 he gave his daugter 1/3 after that he put 2/5 in savings. He donated the rest how much did he donate?
Answer by ikleyn(52754) About Me  (Show Source):
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he donated  1500 - (1/3)*1500 - (2/5)*1500 = 1500 - 500 - 600 = 400 dollars.