Herman figures that it would have cost $2,500 to have a professional build the deck, but he spent only $1,500 on materials. What fraction of the professional fee did he save?

A. 2/5

B. 2/3

C1/3

D3/5

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Stout

22 March, 19:23

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Carmelo Rose · Answer 1

A 2500-1500=1000

1000/2500 =.4 or 2.5

{4/10 is the same as. 4. If you simplify the fraction of 4/10, you get 2/5}

Herman figures that it would have cost $2,500 to have a professional build the deck, but he spent only $1,500 on materials. What fraction of the professional fee did he save?A. 2/5B. 2/3C1/3D3/5