A family's monthly income is $4, 000, and they spend $800 each month on food. Write the amount they spend on food as a fraction of their monthly income in lowest terms.

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Naveen Reddy CH · Answer 1 · 2024-11-03T13:59:41+0000

Answer:

Fraction = Amount spent on food / Monthly income

Fraction = $800 / $4,000

Fraction = $800 / $4,000 = $4 / $20 = 1 / 5

Therefore, the family spends 1/5 of their monthly income on food.