.Kinyua spent 1/4 of his net January salary on school fees. He spent 1/4 of the remainder on

Question

electricity and water bills. He spent 1/9 of what remained on transport. If he finally has
sh.8400, calculate
a) His total January salary
b) Money spent on school fees
c) Money spent on transport
d) Money spent on electricity and water bills

Answer 1

Net salary = $x.
school fees: x/4. Remainder = 3x/4.
electricity: 1/4 * 3x/4 = 3x/16. remainder = 3x/4-3x/16 = 9x/16.
transportation: 1/9 * 9x/16 = x/16. remainder = 9x/16-x/16 = 8x/16.

a. 8x/16 = 8400
X = 16,800.

b. x/4 =

c. x/16 =

d. 3x/16 =

Answer 2

d.3x/16=44,800✓.

Answer 3

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