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  • Jan 5, 2010, 05:33 PM
    brj4gc
    Math word problem
    Bill spent 2/5 of his $ on a coat and the remainder of his $ on 4 shirts. If each shirt cost the same amount, what fraction of his $ did he spend on each shirt?
  • Jan 5, 2010, 05:47 PM
    ROLCAM

    1/4 of 3/5

    1/4*3/5
    = 3/20

    He spent 3/20 on each shirt.

    CORRECTED!
  • Jan 5, 2010, 05:58 PM
    galactus

    He spent 2/5 on a coat and 3/5 on the shirts.

    Since there are 4 shirts, he wants 1/4th of 3/5.

    (3/5)(1/4)=3/20
  • Jan 5, 2010, 06:30 PM
    brj4gc
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by galactus View Post
    He spent 2/5 on a coat and 3/5 on the shirts.

    Since there are 4 shirts, he wants 1/4th of 3/5.

    (3/5)(1/4)=3/20

    Thanks. You're Great!

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