Question

A man saves 3/ 10 of his income and pays 1/6 of the remainder as rent .Find what fraction of his income is left for other purposes.​

Answer 1

Answer: 7/12

Explanation:

1. The remainder is 7/10.

2. He pays 1/6 of the remaining amount as rent; this is the rent he pays.

3. His usage total is 3/10 + 7/60 = 25/60, or 5/12.