Question

Sandy's dad just finished working and was paid $8000 for his work. Her dad gave her mom 5/8 of his salary to pay for household expenses. Her mom gave her brother 1/15 of the amount she received as allowances for her brother. Her brother gave Sandy 2/3 of his allowances because he owed her money. How much money did Sandy get from her brother?

a) Write an equation for this scenario

b) Solve the scenario and find out how much money Sandy got from her brother

Answer 1

Sandy got (approximately) $222.22 from her brother.

Explanation:

5/8 (8000) = 5000

1/15 (5000) = 333.33

2/3(333.33) = 222.22