SOLUTION: Lopez spent 1/3 of his vaction money for travel and 2/5 of his vacation money for lodging. He spent $1100 for travel and lodging. What is the total amount of money he spent on hi

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Question 99758: Lopez spent 1/3 of his vaction money for travel and 2/5 of his vacation money for lodging. He spent $1100 for travel and lodging. What is the total amount of money he spent on his vacation?
I know x + y = 1100
1/3x = 2/5y = (not sure from this point!!!)
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x=vacation money
1x/3+2x/5=1100
multiply 15 times each side: 5x+6x=16500
11x=16500
divide 11 into both sides: x=$1500.
Ed