SOLUTION: Anna pays 1/6 of her salary in tax , 1/3 on food and the remainder on bills . if she pays $1800 in bills , what is her salary

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Let x represent anna's salary

Question states*** Note 1/3 = 2/6

 x = x/6 + (2/6)x + $1800 

solving for x

 x - 3/6 x = $1800

    1/2x = $1800

       x = $3600