SOLUTION: The Smith's spend 33 1/3 of the take-home pay for food. If they take home $504 a week, how much do they spend each week for food?

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Question 544845: The Smith's spend 33 1/3 of the take-home pay for food. If they take home $504 a week, how much do they spend each week for food?
Answer by saifoo.khan(162) About Me  (Show Source):
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The Smith's spend 33 1/3 of the take-home pay for food. If they take home $504 a week, how much do they spend each week for food?

33 1/3 = 0.33 = 33%
So he spend 33% on take-home for food.
33% of 504
0.33 * 504
$166.32
So they take that must amount for it. :)