Each month, Lilian spends 1/3 of her salary, saves 3/8 of the remainder and shares the rest of her salary equally among her mother, broth, and sister.

A. What the fraction of her salary does each of them receive?

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Jaiden Nielsen

Mathematics

3 May, 08:33

Each month, Lilian spends 1/3 of her salary, saves 3/8 of the remainder and shares the rest of her salary equally among her mother, broth, and sister.

A. What the fraction of her salary does each of them receive?

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Javier Downs · Answer 1

Fraction left after spending = 1 - 1/3 = 2/3

Fraction saved = 3/8 x 2/3 = 1/4

Fraction left after saving = 2/3 - 1/4 = 5/12

Fraction shared with 3 people = 5/12 : 3 = 5/12 x 1/3 = 5/36

Answer: 5/36

Each month, Lilian spends 1/3 of her salary, saves 3/8 of the remainder and shares the rest of her salary equally among her mother, broth, and sister.A. What the fraction of her salary does each of them receive?

Each month, Lilian spends 1/3 of her salary, saves 3/8 of the remainder and shares the rest of her salary equally among her mother, broth, and sister.

A. What the fraction of her salary does each of them receive?