Question

adam's small business made $500 this week. He spends $210 on food a d bills. Later he puts 5/6 of the remaining money into the business account and keep 1/4 for himself. He was then paid $50 by a customer for a previous debt. How much money does he have now?

Answer 1

500 - 210 = 290
puts 5/6 into bus acct 5/6 * 290 = 241.67 in acct
takes 1/4 for himself so 3/4 left = .75*241.67 = 181.25
181.25 + 50 = 231.25