SOLUTION: My friend wants a jacket that costs $60. She has saved $43. What fraction of the amount that she needs has she saved?

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Question 985920: My friend wants a jacket that costs $60. She has saved $43. What fraction of the amount that she needs has she saved?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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$43/$60=43/60
Since 43 is prime, 43/60 is the simplified form
ANSWER: She has saved forty-three sixtieths of the amount she needs.