A man saves one sixth of his salary every month. If he earn $9000, what fraction of his salary does he:

A) save? B) spend?

3 answers

He saves 1/6 and spends 5/6, but I assume you want it in dollars.

A) 9000/6 = ?

B) 9000 - 9000/6 = ?
How do you like get the answer?
a] save?
9000 x1/6 = 9000/6
9000 divided by 6 = 1500
he saved MVR 1500 from his salary
b] spend?
9000-1500= 7500
he spent MVR 7500 from his salary