SOLUTION: a man spent 3/5 of his salary on rent, 1/10 on food and still have #27 left. how much did he earn monthly.

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Question 1118348: a man spent 3/5 of his salary on rent, 1/10 on food and still have #27 left. how much did he earn monthly.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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w, the monthly salary
w-%283%2F5%29w-%281%2F10%29w=27
Solve for w.

w%281-3%2F5-1%2F10%29=27
w%2810%2F10-6%2F10-1%2F10%29=27
w%283%2F10%29=27
w=27%2810%2F3%29

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