Question

nelly spent 7/8 of his savings on furniture and the rest on a lawnmower. If the lawnmower cost him $250, how much did he spend in furniture?

Answer 1

$1,750

Explanation:

If his total earnings is 8,

Then 7/8 went to furniture,

1/8 went to lawnmower and the cost is $250

Therefore;

1/8=$250

7/8= (7/8*$250)/(1/8)= $1,750

His total earning then is $2,000

Answer 2

1750$ on furniture

Explanation:

if he spent an eighth of his money for a lawn mower you do 250$ x 8 and you get 2000 than you do 2000 - 250 which is 1750$