Question

A man spent of his salary on his family and on himself. If he saved the rest of his money, what fraction did he save?

Answer 1

If the man spent of his salary on his family and on himself, then he spent a total of + = of his salary.

To find out what fraction of his salary he saved, we need to subtract this amount from 1 (since 1 represents the whole or the total salary):

1 - =

Simplifying this expression:

1 - =

1 - =

Therefore, the man saved of his salary.

Answer 2

1/2