Question 1118417
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 A boy spent 17/35 of his money on transport and food. If he spends 2/7 on transport only,what fraction does he spend on food
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As the problem formulated, it means the following:


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    A boy spent 17/35 of his money on transport and food. If he spends 2/7 {{{highlight(of_his_money)}}} on transport only, 
    what fraction does he spend on food ?
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<U>Solution</U>.


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{{{17/35}}} - {{{2/7}}} = {{{17/35}}} - {{{10/35}}} = {{{(17-10)/35}}} = {{{7/35}}} = {{{1/5}}}.


<U>Answer</U>.  {{{1/5}}} of his money the boy spent for food.
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