Question

John owes a debt of $500 to his landlord. His father has agreed to pay

3
5
of this amount for him. How much will his father pay?

Answer 1

$300

Explanation:

His father is paying 3/5 of the debt John owes. John owes $500.

To find what his father will pay, multiply 3/5 and 500

3/5*500

3/5*500/1

Multiply across the numerator and denominator

(3*500)/(5*1)

1500/5

300

So, his father will pay $300

Answer 2

3/5 of $500 = 3/5 *500 = 1500/500 = 300

His father will pay $300