SOLUTION: Joel spends 1/2 of his monthly on food and rent , 1/4 of his income on clothing and 1/12 on entertainment. He saves the rest which is $500. What is his monthly income

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Question 1125817: Joel spends 1/2 of his monthly on food and rent , 1/4 of his income on clothing and 1/12 on entertainment. He saves the rest which is $500. What is his monthly income
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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w, monthly income

Solve this for w: w-w%2F2-w%2F4-w%2F12=500