Question

Mr Hassan spent 1/3 of his salary on food and 2/5 of the remainder on transport. What fraction of his salary was left?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

amount spent on food= 1/3

amount that will remain = 2/3

amount used for transport = 2/5 of 2/3 = 2/5 x 2/3= 4/15

amount left = 15-4/15 = 11/15

I hope this is right !

Answer 2

Answer:

4/15 was left over from is salary.

Step-by-step explanation:

Common denominator is 15. 5/15+6/15= 11/15.

15/15-11/15= 4/15.