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A businessman spends 1/5 of his travel expense funds on a hotel room and 4/10 on airfare. What percentage of his travel expenses are left over?

A businessman spends 1/5 of his travel expense funds on a hotel room and 4/10 on airfare. What percentage of his travel expenses are left over?
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A businessman spends 1/5 of his travel expense funds on a hotel room and 4/10 on airfare. What percentage of his travel expenses are left over?

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User John Flatness
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Answer: 40%

Explanation:

1/5=20%, 4/10=40%. 20 + 40 = 60. [ 100% - 60% = 40%]

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User Christiaan Janssen
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1/5= 20/100
4/10= 40/100
20+40= 60
100-60= 40
So he has 40% remaining
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User Honchar Denys
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